New Jersey § 3b:3-30
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:3-30, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:3-30.
If a contest is pending over the probate of any paper purporting to be a will, the
Superior Court may, on application by the widow or widower of the decedent, by any
of decedent's children, or by any children of any of decedent's deceased children,
order the person having the custody of the decedent's estate to pay out of the income
of the estate, pending the contest, an allowance for the support and maintenance of
the widow, widower, child or children as the court may deem just; and any further
allowance out of the income, or, if need be, out of the corpus, of the estate as may
be necessary to meet the expenses incurred or to be incurred in conducting the contest. To entitle a widow or widower to the benefit of this section the applicant must have
been ceremonially married to the decedent and been living with him or her as his or
her spouse at decedent's death.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:3-30
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:3-30 cover?
Section 3b:3-30 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:3-30?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3b:3-30" (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:3-30 apply to my situation?
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