Guardians and Conservators - As introduced, requires a hearing on a petitioner for the appointment of a guardian or conservator to be held within 90 days, rather than 60 days, from the date of service on the respondent or the date a guardian ad litem was appointed. - Amends TCA Title 24; Title 25; Title 26; Title 27; Title 28; Title 29; Title 30; Title 31; Title 32; Title 34; Title 35 and Title 36.

HB 493 changes Tennessee's civil court process for guardianship and conservatorship cases by extending the deadline for holding a required hearing from 60 days to 90 days after the respondent is served or a guardian ad litem is appointed. This applies directly to individuals or families petitioning the court to appoint a guardian or conservator for someone who needs legal protection. The bill amends Tennessee Code Annotated Section 34-1-108(a) to implement this 90-day timeline, which aims to provide more time for court preparation. The change affects all Tennessee courts handling such cases under the referenced code sections.