New Jersey § 3a:6-31
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:6-31, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:6-31.
Where the value of the real estate of any minor shall not exceed $100 and the value
of the personal estate of any minor shall not exceed $1,000, either parent of the
minor or a person standing in loco parentis to the minor shall be entitled to receive
the same for the benefit of the minor without being appointed guardian or entering
into bond, upon the execution of the affidavit herein provided for, before the surrogate
of the county where the minor resides or if nonresident in this state, where any of
the assets are located, or before the superior court. The affidavit shall set forth that the value of the minor's real estate will not
exceed $100 and the value of his personal estate will not exceed $1,000, and shall
state the residence of the minor and specifically the nature, location and value of
said assets, and that: a. affiant is the minor's parent and that the other parent has consented to such receipt,
or is dead, or has absconded, or has absented himself leaving the minor without sufficient
provisions for maintenance and education, or is in the armed forces of the United
States, or is not present in the continental United States, or b. affiant is a person standing in loco parentis to the minor, and that the minor's
parents have consented to such receipt, or are dead, or have absconded, or have absented
themselves leaving the minor without sufficient provision for maintenance and education,
or are in such armed forces, or are not present in the continental United States,
as the case may be.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:6-31
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:6-31 cover?
Section 3a:6-31 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:6-31?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 3a:6-31 apply to my situation?
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