New Jersey § 3b:9-2
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:9-2, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:9-2.
a. Any person who is an heir, or a devisee or beneficiary under a will or testamentary trust , or appointee under a power of appointment exercised by a will or testamentary trust , including a person succeeding to a disclaimed interest, may disclaim in whole or in part any property or interest therein, including a future interest, by delivering and filing a disclaimer under this chapter. b. Any person who is a grantee, donee, surviving joint tenant, surviving party to
a P.O.D. account or a trust deposit account, person succeeding to a disclaimed interest,
beneficiary under a nontestamentary instrument or contract, appointee under a power
of appointment exercised by a nontestamentary instrument, or a beneficiary under an
insurance policy, may disclaim in whole or in part any such property or interest therein
by delivering, and if required by N.J.S.3B:9-7 , by filing, a written disclaimer under this chapter. c. A surviving joint tenant may disclaim as a separate interest any property or interest
therein devolving to him by right of survivorship without regard to the extent, if
any, the surviving joint tenant contributed to the creation of the joint property
interest. d . A disclaimer may be of a pecuniary or a fractional share, expressed as either a percentage or dollar amount, specific property or any limited interest or estate.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:9-2
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:9-2 cover?
Section 3b:9-2 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.
How do I cite New Jersey § 3b:9-2?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3b:9-2" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the New Jersey official source linked on this page or consult a licensed New Jersey attorney.
How does New Jersey § 3b:9-2 apply to my situation?
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