New Jersey § 3a:3-13
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:3-13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:3-13.
When a devise or bequest is made by will to a child or other descendant of the testator
or to a brother or sister or any descendant of a brother or sister of the testator,
and such devisee or legatee shall, during the life of the testator, die testate or
intestate leaving any child or any descendant of a child of such devisee or legatee
surviving the testator, such devise or legacy shall not lapse but shall vest in any
such child or descendant of a child of such devisee or legatee as if such devisee
or legatee had survived the testator and died intestate. This section shall not apply where the testator shall by will have otherwise directed
in regard to the children or descendants of such devisee or legatee.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:3-13
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:3-13 cover?
Section 3a:3-13 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite New Jersey § 3a:3-13?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 3a:3-13 apply to my situation?
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