Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

SB 534: Trusts - As enacted, establishes as a default rule of state trust law that a beneficiary is a non-fiduciary unless appointed in such capacity, and makes certain other changes relative to trusts. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 35.

In committee Last action April 4, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 101

Plain-language summary

SB 534 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 30, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Trusts - As enacted, establishes as a default rule of state trust law that a beneficiary is a non-fiduciary unless appointed in such capacity, and makes certain other changes relative to trusts. - Amends TCA Title 30 and Title 35. Primary sponsor: Stevens. Most recent recorded action (April 4, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 101.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Stevens.