New Jersey § 3b:31-22

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:31-22, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 3b:31-22.

Charitable Purposes; Enforcement. a. A charitable trust is one that is created for the relief of poverty, the advancement

of education or religion, the promotion of health, governmental or municipal purposes,

or other purpose the achievement of which is beneficial to the community. b. If the terms of a charitable trust do not state a particular charitable purpose

or beneficiary, and the trustee or other person authorized to state a particular charitable

purpose or name a particular charitable beneficiary fails to make a selection, the

court may select one or more charitable purposes or beneficiaries. The selection shall be consistent with the settlor's intention to the extent it

can be ascertained. c. A proceeding to enforce a charitable trust may be brought by the settlor, by the

Attorney General, by the trust's beneficiaries or by other persons who have standing.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:31-22

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Section 3b:31-22 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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