New Jersey § 3a:8-5
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:8-5, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:8-5.
The inventory of an executor or administrator, which is to be filed, shall be proved
by his oath that the same is just and true, and by the oath of the appraisers, or
1 of them, that the personal property specified in the inventory was appraised at
its just and true values according to their or his best judgment. If only 1 of the appraisers be sworn it shall be added that the other appraiser
was present at the same time and consented to the valuation and appraisement. Such oaths shall be taken before any person qualified to administer oaths in this
state and the same shall be indorsed on the inventory filed with the surrogate or
clerk of the superior court, as the case may be. If personal property of the decedent shall have been set off for the benefit of the
family, the executor or administrator shall also verify by his oath the list of property
selected therefor and file the same with the inventory.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:8-5
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:8-5 cover?
Section 3a:8-5 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:8-5?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 3a:8-5 apply to my situation?
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