LegalFix

§ 68-4-106. Resolution of conflict regarding the person authorized to direct disposition of remains in the event of death when military personnel in a duty status.

TN Code § 68-4-106 (2019) (N/A)
Copy with citation
Copy as parenthetical citation

(a) As used in this section, “DD Form 93” means the form used by the department of defense as a record of emergency data required to be completed by military personnel, a portion of which is used by military personnel to designate the person authorized to direct disposition of their remains (PADD) in the event of death when military personnel are in a duty status as defined in 10 U.S.C. § 1481.

(b) If a member of the military has executed any of the following documents:

(1) A durable power of attorney for health care executed pursuant to title 34, chapter 6, part 2;

(2) An advance directive executed pursuant to chapter 11, part 18 of this title;

(3) A donor card or other directive executed pursuant to the Revised Uniform Anatomical Gift Act, compiled in chapter 30, part 1 of this title;

(4) A living will, executed pursuant to title 32, chapter 11;

(5) A will executed pursuant to title 32 or validly executed pursuant to any other law; or

(6) Any other document properly executed pursuant to law relating to the disposition of the person's remains; and

LegalFix

Copyright ©2024 LegalFix. All rights reserved. LegalFix is not a law firm, is not licensed to practice law, and does not provide legal advice, services, or representation. The information on this website is an overview of the legal plans you can purchase—or that may be provided by your employer as an employee benefit or by your credit union or other membership group as a membership benefit.

LegalFix provides its members with easy access to affordable legal services through a network of independent law firms. LegalFix, its corporate entity, and its officers, directors, employees, agents, and contractors do not provide legal advice, services, or representation—directly or indirectly.

The articles and information on the site are not legal advice and should not be relied upon—they are for information purposes only. You should become a LegalFix member to get legal services from one of our network law firms.

You should not disclose confidential or potentially incriminating information to LegalFix—you should only communicate such information to your network law firm.

The benefits and legal services described in the LegalFix legal plans are not always available in all states or with all plans. See the legal plan Benefit Overview and the more comprehensive legal plan contract during checkout for coverage details in your state.

Use of this website, the purchase of legal plans, and access to the LegalFix networks of law firms are subject to the LegalFix Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

We have updated our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosures. By continuing to browse this site, you agree to our Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosures.
§ 68-4-106. Resolution of conflict regarding the person authorized to direct disposition of remains in the event of death when military personnel in a duty status.