New Jersey § 3b:11-16
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:11-16, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:11-16.
Prepaid funeral expense moneys used to fund a prepaid funeral agreement may be deposited into a pooled trust account in a federally insured State or federally
chartered bank, savings bank or savings and loan association pursuant to a written
trust agreement the beneficiaries of which shall be the purchasers or intended funeral recipients . Any such trust agreement shall assure that the following terms and conditions are
clearly and conspicuously disclosed in writing to purchasers and intended funeral recipients prior to the acceptance of any moneys by the trustees: a. The right to immediately withdraw on demand any money plus accrued interest paid
into the trust, except as provided in section 1 of P.L.1991, c. 502 ( C.2A:102-16.1 ). b. The right to receive periodic statements not less than once per year reflecting
the amount of principal and accrued interest, if any, in the trust. c. The amount or rate of commissions to be taken. d. The identity and location of the trustees. e. The location of the trust agreement and the conditions under which it may be examined. All such trust agreements entered into by a provider on or after the effective date
of this 1993 amendatory and supplementary act shall comply with the provisions set
forth in sections 1 through 13 of P.L.1993, c. 147 ( C. 45:7-82 to 45:7-94 ).
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:11-16
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:11-16 cover?
Section 3b:11-16 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 § 3b:11-16?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3b:11-16" (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 § 3b:11-16 apply to my situation?
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