New Jersey § 3a:38a-4
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:38a-4, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:38a-4.
The right of election of a surviving spouse and the rights of the surviving spouse
may be waived, wholly or partially, before or after marriage before, on or after the
effective date of this act, by a written contract, agreement or waiver, signed by
the party waiving after fair disclosure. Unless it provides to the contrary, a waiver of “all rights” (or equivalent language)
in the property or estate of a present or prospective spouse or a complete property
settlement entered into after or in anticipation of separation or divorce is a waiver
of all rights to an elective share by each spouse in the property of the other and
a renunciation by each of all benefits which would otherwise pass to him from the
other by intestate succession or by virtue of the provisions of any will executed
before the waiver or property settlement.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:38a-4
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:38a-4 cover?
Section 3a:38a-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:38a-4?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 3a:38a-4 apply to my situation?
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