New Jersey § 3b:31-70
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:31-70, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:31-70.
Distribution Upon Termination. a. Upon the occurrence of an event terminating or partially terminating a trust, the
trustee shall proceed expeditiously to distribute the trust property to the persons
entitled to it, subject to the right of the trustee to retain a reasonable reserve
for the payment of debts, expenses, and taxes. b. Upon termination or partial termination of a trust, the trustee may mail or deliver
a proposal for distribution to all persons who have a right to object to the proposed
distribution. The proposal shall notify all persons who have a right to object to the proposal
of their right to object and that their objection is required to be in writing and
received by the trustee within 30 days after the mailing or delivery of the proposal. The right of any person to object to the proposed distribution on the basis of the
kind or value of asset he or another beneficiary is to receive, if not waived earlier
in writing, terminates if he fails to object in writing received by the trustee within
30 days after mailing or delivery of the proposal.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:31-70
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:31-70 cover?
Section 3b:31-70 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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