New Jersey § 3a:10-3

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:10-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3a:10-3.

As used in this act, (a) “fiduciary” means executor, administrator with the will annexed,

substituted administrator with the will annexed, administrator, substituted administrator,

or trustee or substituted trustee under a will of a decedent; (b) “property” means

any property, real or personal, tangible or intangible, or any interest or estate

therein, which does not come in to the hands of a fiduciary as part of a decedent's

estate, and which, by operation of law or otherwise, has been received or is receivable

by any one other than the fiduciary, and which a taxing authority attempts to tax

or does tax, as a decedent's taxable estate, or as part of a decedent's taxable estate,

for the purposes of Federal estate tax, New Jersey estate tax, other State or foreign

estate taxes, or New Jersey or other State or foreign transfer, inheritance, legacy

or succession taxes.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:10-3

What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:10-3 cover?

Section 3a:10-3 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:10-3?

A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3a:10-3" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.

Is this the official text of New Jersey law?

No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.

How does New Jersey § 3a:10-3 apply to my situation?

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