New Jersey § 3a:15-36
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:15-36, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:15-36.
As used in this act: a. “Trust instrument” means and includes a will, deed, agreement, court order or other
instrument pursuant to which money or other property is entrusted to a fiduciary; b. “Fiduciary” means an individual or corporation authorized to act as a trustee,
executor, administrator, administrator with the will annexed, or guardian, and every
other person or corporation charged with the duty of administering a trust estate; c. “Trust estate” means money or other property entrusted to a fiduciary pursuant
to a trust instrument, will, estate of an intestate decedent or the estate of a minor
or mentally incompetent person being administered by a guardian; d. “Investments” means and includes property of every nature, real, personal and mixed,
tangible and intangible, which persons of ordinary prudence and reasonable discretion
acquire for the purpose of preserving capital and of realizing income; and specifically
includes, solely by way of description and not by way of limitation, bonds, debentures
and other corporate obligations, capital stocks, common stocks, preferred stocks,
common trust funds as defined in and regulated by article 9, Common Trust Funds, P.L.1948,
c. 67 ( C. 17:9A-36 et seq. ), investments as authorized by article 1 of chapter 15 of Title 3A of the New Jersey
Statutes, and securities of any open-end or closed-end management type investment
company or investment trust registered pursuant to the Federal Investment Company
Act of 1940, as from time to time amended.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:15-36
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:15-36 cover?
Section 3a:15-36 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:15-36?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3a:15-36" (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:15-36 apply to my situation?
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