New Jersey § 3a:25-3
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:25-3, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:25-3.
When a will directs that all the estate whereof the testator died seized or possessed
be distributed to several persons, but no power to sell and convey real estate is
expressly given therein to the executor, the executor, administrator with the will
annexed or substituted administrator with the will annexed, may if it is deemed necessary
to convert real estate into money in order to comply with the will, apply to the superior
court setting forth the facts and circumstances making sale of the real estate necessary. Thereupon the court may, if satisfied that the necessity exists, authorize the executor
or administrator with the will annexed to make either a public or private sale of
the real estate and a conveyance therefor, under such terms and conditions as the
court may deem proper. A sale or conveyance made pursuant to this section shall be as good and effectual
as if power to make the same had been expressly conferred on the executor by the will.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:25-3
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:25-3 cover?
Section 3a:25-3 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:25-3?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3a:25-3" (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?
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How does New Jersey § 3a:25-3 apply to my situation?
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