New Jersey § 3b:31-84
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:31-84, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:31-84.
Application to Existing Relationships. a. Except as otherwise provided in this act: (1) this act applies to all trusts created before, on, or after its effective date; (2) this act applies to all judicial proceedings concerning trusts commenced on or
after its effective date; (3) this act applies to judicial proceedings concerning trusts commenced before its
effective date unless the court finds that application of a particular provision of
this act would substantially interfere with the effective conduct of the judicial
proceedings or prejudice the rights of the parties, in which case the particular provision
of this act does not apply and the superseded law applies; (4) any rule of construction or presumption provided in this act applies to trust
instruments executed before the effective date of the act unless there is clear indication
of a contrary intent in the terms of the trust; and (5) an act done before the effective date is not affected by this act. b. If a right is acquired, extinguished, or barred upon expiration of a prescribed
period that has commenced to run under any other statute before the effective date
of the act, that statute continues to apply to the right even if that statute has
been repealed or superseded by this act.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:31-84
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:31-84 cover?
Section 3b:31-84 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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