New Jersey § 3b:9-9
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 3b:9-9, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 3b:9-9.
a. The right of an individual to disclaim property or any interest therein is barred
by: (1) an assignment, conveyance, encumbrance, pledge or transfer of the property or
interest or a contract therefor; or (2) a written waiver of the right to disclaim; or (3) an acceptance of the property or interest or a benefit under it after actual knowledge
that a property right has been conferred; or (4) a sale of the property or interest that was seized under judicial process before
the disclaimer is made; or (5) the expiration of the permitted applicable perpetuities period; or (6) a fraud on the individual's creditors as set forth in the “Uniform Voidable Transactions Act” ( R.S.25:2-20 et seq. ). b. The disclaimant shall not be barred from disclaiming all or any part of the balance
of the property where the disclaimant has received a portion of the property and there
still remains an interest which the disclaimant is yet to receive. c. A bar to the right to disclaim a present interest in joint property does not bar
the right to disclaim a future interest in that property. d. The right to disclaim may be barred to the extent provided by other applicable
statutory law.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 3b:9-9
What does New Jersey Statutes § 3b:9-9 cover?
Section 3b:9-9 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:9-9?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 3b:9-9" (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?
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How does New Jersey § 3b:9-9 apply to my situation?
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