Terms Used In Tennessee Code 56-25-204

  • Beneficiary: A person who is entitled to receive the benefits or proceeds of a will, trust, insurance policy, retirement plan, annuity, or other contract. Source: OCC
  • Laws: means the society's articles of incorporation, charter, constitution and bylaws, however designated. See Tennessee Code 56-25-104
  • Society: means fraternal benefit society, unless otherwise indicated. See Tennessee Code 56-25-104

The laws of the society may provide that no subordinate body, nor any of its subordinate officers or members, shall have the power or authority to waive any of the laws of the society. The provision shall be binding on the society and every member and beneficiary of a member.