§ 34-1-106. Petition for Appointment of Fiduciary
The petition for the appointment of a fiduciary shall be served in accordance with the Tennessee Rules of Civil Procedure. The guardian ad litem appointed may serve the petition on the respondent. Notice by certified mail with return receipt requested shall be given by the clerk of the court to the closest relative or relatives […]
§ 34-1-107. Guardian Ad Litem
The court may appoint a guardian ad litem in any proceeding and, except as provided in this section, shall appoint a guardian ad litem on filing of a petition for appointment of a fiduciary. If the respondent is represented by counsel who has made an appearance for the respondent, the court may appoint or continue […]