New Jersey § 3a:8-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3a:8-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3a:8-2.
An executor or administrator may or, if required by the court wherein he is accountable
or if the exemption for the benefit of the family of the decedent is to be set off
as allowed by section 3A:8-6 of this title, shall make a true and perfect inventory of the personal property of
his decedent, which has come to his hands, possession or knowledge or into the hands
of any other person for him, and cause a just appraisement thereof to be made by 2
discreet and impartial persons, and file the same. The court shall not require an inventory and appraisement to be filed until 3 months
after the grant of letters, except that if such an exemption is to be set off, the
inventory and appraisement shall be made within the 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3a:8-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3a:8-2 cover?
Section 3a:8-2 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:8-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3a:8-2" (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:8-2 apply to my situation?
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