New Jersey § 3a:24-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:24-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:24-16.
The real estate of any person who shall die seized thereof or entitled to the same,
as well as any share or part of a share of propriety of undivided rights or warrants
to locate lands in this state, shall be and remain liable for the payment of his debts
for 1 year after his decease, and may be sold by virtue of an action as provided in
article 6 of this chapter, if the action is commenced within said period of 1 year,
any alienation or encumbrance made or attempted to be made by his heir or devisee
to the contrary notwithstanding. Nothing herein contained shall affect any right of dower or curtesy in said real
estate. If an executor, administrator with the will annexed or trustee shall, pursuant to
a power of sale given in the will under which he was appointed and qualified, make
a bona fide sale of any real estate of the decedent within said period of 1 year,
and the sale is approved by the superior court or the county court, as the case may
be, as in the case of sales made by an administrator with the will annexed, the real
estate sold shall be no longer liable for the payment of the debts of the decedent.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:24-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:24-16 cover?
Section 3a:24-16 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:24-16?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 3a:24-16 apply to my situation?
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