New Jersey § 3b:14-21
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:14-21, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:14-21.
The court may remove a fiduciary from office when the fiduciary : a. After due notice of an order or judgment of the court so directing, neglects or refuses, within the time fixed by the court, to file an inventory, render
an account , or give security or additional security; b. After due notice of any other order or judgment of the court made under its proper
authority, neglects or refuses to perform or obey the order or judgment within the time fixed
by the court; c. Embezzles, wastes, or misapplies any part of the estate for which the fiduciary is responsible , or abuses the trust and confidence reposed in the fiduciary ; d. No longer resides nor has an office in the State and neglects or refuses to proceed with the administration of the estate and perform
the duties required ; e. Is incapacitated for the transaction of business; or f. Neglects or refuses, as one of two or more fiduciaries, to perform the required duties or to join with the other fiduciary or fiduciaries in the administration of
the estate for which they are responsible whereby the proper administration and settlement of the estate is or may be hindered
or prevented.
Source: official New Jersey text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:14-21
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:14-21 cover?
Section 3b:14-21 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.
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