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Title 3B, Title 3B: ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES--DECEDENTS AND OTHERS

34 chapters · 843 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 3B843 Ch 31, Chapter 3184 Ch 14, Chapter 1483 Ch 12, Chapter 1276 Ch 3, Chapter 353 Ch 22, Chapter 2243 Ch 23, Chapter 2342 Ch 11, Chapter 1136 Ch 13A, Chapter 13A36 Ch 20, Chapter 2036 Ch 15, Chapter 1534 Ch 10, Chapter 1033 Ch 18, Chapter 1833 Ch 13, Chapter 1331 Ch 19B, Chapter 19B31

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N.J.S.A. 3B:28-1 Estates of dower and curtesy prior to May 28, 1980.
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3B:28-1 Estates of dower and curtesy prior to May 28, 1980. 3B:28-1. Estates of dower and curtesy prior to May 28, 1980. The widow or widower, whether alien or not, of an individual dying intestate or otherwise, shall be endowed for the term of his life of one half of all real pr…
N.J.S.A. 3B:28-10 N.J.S. 3A:36-2 saved from repeal
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3B:28-10. N.J.S. 3A:36-2 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:36-2 is saved from repeal. This section provides where and by whom an action may be commenced to admeasure dower or curtesy. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-10, eff. May 1, 1982.
N.J.S.A. 3B:28-11 N.J.S. 3A:36-3 saved from repeal
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3B:28-11. N.J.S. 3A:36-3 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:36-3 is saved from repeal. As provided in this section, the court may direct sale as in partition of real estate where dower or curtesy cannot be assigned without prejudice to the owners; direct assignment of dower or curtesy f…
N.J.S.A. 3B:28-12 N.J.S. 3A:36-4 saved from repeal
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3B:28-12. N.J.S. 3A:36-4 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:36-4 is saved from repeal. Under this section, if real estate, subject to an inchoate right of dower or curtesy, is sold by a sheriff or other public officer, the purchaser may apply to have dower or curtesy admeasured. L.1981,…

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-13 N.J.S. 3A:36-5 saved from repeal

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3B:28-13. N.J.S. 3A:36-5 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:36-5 is saved from repeal. Upon dower or curtesy becoming consummate after admeasurement under N.J.S. 3A:36-4, the widow or widower shall have the portion admeasured for life. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-13, eff. May 1, 1982.

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-14 N.J.S. 3A:37-1 saved from repeal

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3B:28-14. N.J.S. 3A:37-1 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:37-1 is saved from repeal. Under this section, a devise by a decedent to his or her spouse for life or otherwise is deemed to be in lieu of dower or curtesy unless the spouse files a written dissent within 6 months after probat…

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-15 N.J.S. 3A:37-2 saved from repeal

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3B:28-15. N.J.S. 3A:37-2 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:37-2 is saved from repeal. This section provides that, in the absence of a reconciliation, a spouse who lives in adultery is barred from having jointure, dower or curtesy. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-15, eff. May 1, 1982.

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-17 N.J.S. 3A:37-4 saved from repeal

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3B:28-17. N.J.S. 3A:37-4 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:37-4 is saved from repeal. This section provides that a widow may be barred of dower by jointure. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-17, eff. May 1, 1982.

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-18 N.J.S. 3A:37-5 saved from repeal

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3B:28-18. N.J.S. 3A:37-5 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:37-5 is saved from repeal. This section provides for the waiver of a jointure by a widow, her demand for dower and termination of her jointure estate. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-18, eff. May 1, 1982.

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-19 N.J.S. 3A:37-6 saved from repeal

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3B:28-19. N.J.S. 3A:37-6 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:37-6 is saved from repeal. This section provides that a widow who is evicted from her jointure may have it satisfied from the remainder of the husband's real estate. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-19, eff. May 1, 1982.

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-2 No right of dower or curtesy created on or after May 28, 1980.

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3B:28-2 No right of dower or curtesy created on or after May 28, 1980. 3B:28-2. No right of dower or curtesy created on or after May 28, 1980. No right of dower or curtesy in real property shall arise if, on or after May 28, 1980, an individual shall become married, or such perso…

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-3 Right of joint possession of principal matrimonial residence where no dower or curtesy applies; alienation.

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3B:28-3 Right of joint possession of principal matrimonial residence where no dower or curtesy applies; alienation. 3B:28-3. Right of joint possession of principal matrimonial residence where no dower or curtesy applies; alienation. a. During life every married individual shall b…

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-3.1 Joint occupancy of principal matrimonial residence; mortgage lien.

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3B:28-3.1 Joint occupancy of principal matrimonial residence; mortgage lien. 3B:28-3.1. Joint occupancy of principal matrimonial residence; mortgage lien. The right of joint possession to the principal matrimonial residence as provided in N.J.S.3B:28-3 is subject to the lien of a…

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-4 N.J.S. 3A:16-16 saved from repeal

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3B:28-4. N.J.S. 3A:16-16 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:16-16 is saved from repeal. This section provides that the court may order real property sold by a fiduciary to be sold free from dower or curtesy. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-4, eff. May 1, 1982.

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-5 N.J.S. 3A:16-17 saved from repeal

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3B:28-5. N.J.S. 3A:16-17 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:16-17 is saved from repeal. This section provides for the manner in which compensation shall be paid to the dower or curtesy holder where dower or curtesy is sold pursuant to N.J.S. 3A:16-16. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-5, eff. Ma…

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-6 N.J.S. 3A:25-12 saved from repeal

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3B:28-6. N.J.S. 3A:25-12 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:25-12 is saved from repeal. This section provides for the manner in which the proceeds of the sale of real property sold by judgment of the court and which have been invested during the lifetime of a surviving spouse shall be d…

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-7 N.J.S. 3A:35-3 saved from repeal

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3B:28-7. N.J.S. 3A:35-3 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:35-3 is saved from repeal. This section provides that title to real estate vested in a trustee is not subject to dower or curtesy. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-7, eff. May 1, 1982.

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-8 N.J.S. 3A:35-4 saved from repeal

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3B:28-8. N.J.S. 3A:35-4 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:35-4 is saved from repeal. This section grants to a widow or widower the right to remain in the mansion house until dower or curtesy are assigned. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-8, eff. May 1, 1982.

N.J.S.A. 3B:28-9 N.J.S. 3A:36-1 saved from repeal

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3B:28-9. N.J.S. 3A:36-1 saved from repeal N.J.S. 3A:36-1 is saved from repeal. This section provides that a widow or widower may recover damages when it is necessary to institute an action to have dower or curtesy assigned or whose right is unfairly assigned. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3…