New Jersey § 3b:31-25
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:31-25, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:31-25.
Noncharitable Trust Without Ascertainable Beneficiary. Except as otherwise provided in N.J.S.3B:31-24 or by another statute, the following rules apply: a. A trust may be created for a noncharitable but otherwise valid purpose without
a definite or definitely ascertainable beneficiary or for a noncharitable but otherwise
valid purpose to be selected by the trustee. b. A trust authorized by this section may be enforced by the settlor or by a person
appointed in the terms of the trust or, if no person is so appointed, by a person
appointed by the court. c. Property of a trust authorized by this section may be applied only to its intended
use, except to the extent the court determines that the value of the trust property
exceeds the amount required for the intended use. Except as otherwise provided in the terms of the trust, property not required for
the intended use shall be distributed to the settlor, if then living, otherwise to
the settlor's estate.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:31-25
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:31-25 cover?
Section 3b:31-25 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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