New Jersey § 3b:3-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:3-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:3-2.
a. The Secretary of State shall create and maintain a will registry in which a testator
or his attorney may register information regarding the testator's will. The information contained in such registry shall include the name of the person
making the will, the date the will was made, and sufficient identification of the
location of the will at the time of registration. The registry shall not contain a copy of the will. b. The fee for registration of a will shall be $10.00, which shall be deposited by
the Secretary of State in the General Fund. c. The existence or nonexistence of a registration for a particular will shall not
be considered as evidence in any proceeding relating to such will, and the failure
to file information about a will in the will registry shall not be a factor in determining
the validity of the will. d. The fee for application to the Secretary of State to conduct a search of the registry
shall be $10.00, which shall be deposited by the Secretary of State in the General
Fund. Only interested persons and their representatives may conduct a search of the registry. As used in this act, “ interested persons ” means children, spouses, potential heirs, devisees, fiduciaries, creditors, beneficiaries
and any others having a property right in or claim against a trust estate or the estate
of a decedent which may be affected by the proceeding. e. The Secretary of State shall not be liable for the accuracy of the representation
of the person conducting a search of the registry or for the accuracy of the information
contained in the registry.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:3-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:3-2 cover?
Section 3b:3-2 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.
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