New Jersey § 3b:5-13
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:5-13, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:5-13.
a. If an individual dies intestate as to all or a portion of his estate, property
the decedent gave during the decedent's lifetime to an individual who, at the decedent's
death, is an heir is treated as an advancement against the heir's intestate share
only if: (1) the decedent declared in a contemporaneous writing or the heir acknowledged
in writing that the gift is an advancement; or (2) the decedent's contemporaneous
writing or the heir's written acknowledgment otherwise indicates that the gift is
to be taken into account in computing the division and distribution of the decedent's
intestate estate. b. For purposes of subsection a., property advanced is valued as of the time the heir
came into possession or enjoyment of the property or as of the time of the decedent's
death, whichever occurs first. c. If the recipient of the property fails to survive the decedent, the property is
not taken into account in computing the division and distribution of the decedent's
intestate estate, unless the decedent's contemporaneous writing or the heir's written
acknowledgment provides otherwise.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:5-13
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:5-13 cover?
Section 3b:5-13 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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