# Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-106: Transfer authorized by will or trust

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-106

## Section

- **Citation:** Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-106
- **Heading:** Transfer authorized by will or trust
- **Jurisdiction:** Tennessee
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** TN Code / Title 35 / Chapter 7 / Section 35-7-106

## Text

(a) A personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer pursuant to § 35-7-110 , to a custodian for the benefit of a minor as authorized in the governing will or trust or by a judicial order. (b) If the testator or settlor has nominated a custodian under § 35-7-104 , to receive the custodial property, the transfer must be made to that person. (c) If the testator or settlor has not nominated a custodian or all persons so nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline, or are ineligible to serve, the personal representative or the trustee, as the case may be, shall designate the custodian from among those eligible to serve as custodian for property of that kind under § 35-7-110(a) . Acts 1992, ch. 664, § 1; T.C.A. § 35-7-206.
(a) A personal representative or trustee may make an irrevocable transfer pursuant to § 35-7-110 , to a custodian for the benefit of a minor as authorized in the governing will or trust or by a judicial order.
(b) If the testator or settlor has nominated a custodian under § 35-7-104 , to receive the custodial property, the transfer must be made to that person.
(c) If the testator or settlor has not nominated a custodian or all persons so nominated as custodian die before the transfer or are unable, decline, or are ineligible to serve, the personal representative or the trustee, as the case may be, shall designate the custodian from among those eligible to serve as custodian for property of that kind under § 35-7-110(a) .
Acts 1992, ch. 664, § 1; T.C.A. § 35-7-206.

## Nearby sections

- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-101 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-101.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-102 Chapter definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-102.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-103 Scope and jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-103.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-104 Nomination of custodian](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-104.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-105 Transfer by gift or exercise of power of appointment](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-105.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-106 Transfer authorized by will or trust](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-106.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-107 Other transfer by fiduciary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-107.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-108 Transfer by obligor](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-108.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-109 Receipt for custodial property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-109.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-110 Manner of creating custodial property and effecting transfer - Designation of initial custodian - Control](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-110.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-111 Transfers - Single and joint custodians](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-111.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-112 Validity and effect of transfer](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-112.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-113 Care of custodial property](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-113.md)
- [Tenn. Code Ann. § 35-7-114 Powers of custodian](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_TN_T35_C7_S35-7-114.md)

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