New Jersey § 3a:20-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:20-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:20-4.
When a mental incompetent is possessed of or entitled to real or personal estate,
the yearly income of which is more than sufficient for the proper support of himself,
his household, family, spouse, child or children, and he has 1 or more parents, brothers
or sisters of the whole or half blood who are without adequate means of support and
dependent on the bounty of others, the superior court or the county court to which
the incompetent's guardian is accountable may direct the guardian to pay over to the
person or persons aforesaid such portion of the surplus income of the estate of the
mental incompetent, not exceeding two-thirds of such surplus annual income, for their
support or education in such manner as the court may direct. No such direction shall be made for payments for more than 3 years from the making
of the direction.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:20-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:20-4 cover?
Section 3a:20-4 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:20-4?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 3a:20-4 apply to my situation?
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