New Jersey § 3b:31-15

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:31-15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3b:31-15.

Representation by Fiduciaries and Parents. To the extent there is no conflict of interest between the representative and the

person represented or among those being represented with respect to a particular question

or dispute: a. a guardian of the property may represent and bind the estate that the guardian

of the property controls; b. a guardian of the person may represent and bind the ward if no guardian of the

property has been appointed; c. an agent having authority to act with respect to the particular question or dispute

may represent and bind the principal; d. a trustee may represent and bind the beneficiaries of the trust; e. a personal representative of a decedent's estate may represent and bind persons

interested in the estate; and f. a parent may represent and bind the parent's minor or unborn child if a guardian

for the child has not been appointed.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:31-15

What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:31-15 cover?

Section 3b:31-15 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:31-15?

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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?

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