New Jersey § 3a:37-1
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:37-1, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:37-1.
If a husband or wife makes a valid devise of real estate to his or her spouse, for
life or otherwise, without expressing whether or not it is intended to be in lieu
or bar of dower or curtesy, the surviving spouse shall not be entitled to dower or
curtesy in any real estate devised by the will, unless, within 6 months after probate
of the will, he or she files with the surrogate of the county wherein he or she resides
or wherein the real estate so devised to him or her is situate, a written refusal
to receive the same in satisfaction and bar of dower or curtesy in other real estate. By such refusal he or she shall be deemed to have renounced the said devise.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:37-1
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:37-1 cover?
Section 3a:37-1 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:37-1?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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