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NJ Rev Stat § 3B:27-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:27-1 - Death of resident or nonresident presumed after 5 years' absence or exposure to specific catastrophic event.

3B:27-1 Death of resident or nonresident presumed after 5 years' absence or exposure to specific catastrophic event.  3B:27-1. Death of resident or nonresident presumed after 5 years' absence or exposure to specific catastrophic event. a. A resident or nonresident of this State who absents himself from the place of his last known residence for a continuous period of 5 years, during which he has not been heard from, and whose absence is not satisfactorily explained after diligent search or inquiry, is presumed to be dead. His death is presumed to have occurred at the end of the period unless there is sufficient evidence for determining that death occurred earlier. b. A resident or nonresident of this State who is exposed to a specific event certified by the Governor as a catastrophic event that has resulted in a loss of life to persons known or unknown and whose absence following that event is not satisfactorily explained after diligent search or inquiry is presumed to be dead. The death is presumed to have occurred at the time of the catastrophic event. c. Nothing in this section shall be construed to limit or abrogate the special peril doctrine under the common law. Amended 2001, c.247, s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:27-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:27-2 - Restoration and recovery of property upon reappearance of absentee.

3B:27-2 Restoration and recovery of property upon reappearance of absentee.  If an estate or property has been received, recovered or taken into possession by any person by reason of a declaration of death under the provisions of this chapter and in any action or proceeding it is thereafter proved that the person declared dead was alive at the time of the receipt, recovery or taking into possession, the estate or property, or its reasonable value at that time, shall, except as otherwise provided by law, be restored to the person deprived thereof by reason of the declaration, or to his heirs, devisees, personal representative or other persons entitled thereto. He or they may also demand and recover the income, rents and profits therefrom during the time he was or they were deprived thereof. L.1981,c.405, s.3B:27-2, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:27-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:27-3 - Protection of personal representative or trustee making distribution

3B:27-3. Protection of personal representative or trustee making distribution  A personal representative or trustee who pays over or delivers a devise, distributive share or any interest in property held in trust, to which a person declared dead by virtue of this chapter would, if living, be entitled, or which is given to a person so declared dead, for life or otherwise, with a limitation over to take effect in possession or enjoyment at or after the death of that person, shall be fully discharged from any and all liability to the person so declared dead, and to his personal representative and all persons claiming under him, upon filing with the surrogate of the proper county, or the clerk of the Superior Court as the case may be, the releases of the persons who would be entitled to the devise, share or interest if the person so declared to be dead were actually dead, together with their refunding bonds to the fiduciary. The bond shall be in the amount or value of the money or property so distributed, without sureties and upon the condition that the money or property so distributed will be refunded to the fiduciary in the event that the refunding should be required. Any person claiming the devise, share or interest may sue upon the bond as if it had been assigned to him. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:27-3, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:27-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:27-4 - Real estate transaction in which an absentee has an interest; title

3B:27-4. Real estate transaction in which an absentee has an interest; title  If an absentee, a resident or nonresident of New Jersey, shall be, by virtue of this chapter, declared dead by any court of competent jurisdiction in New Jersey; and if a. Any real estate in which the absentee had or shall have any interest, divided or not, or contingent or not, as owner, tenant by the entirety, lessee, spouse of an owner, or otherwise, or b. The interest in the real estate of the absentee has been or shall be sold, conveyed, mortgaged, assigned, leased, devised or otherwise alienated, as though the person were actually dead, then the absentee shall be thereafter forever barred from any claim of title to the real estate or interest therein. The person taking the real estate or interest therein in the transaction, and his heirs, assigns and successors in title, shall have as perfect a right or title therein and thereto, and shall hold the real estate, as though the absentee had actually died on the date he is declared dead. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:27-4, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:27-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:27-5 - Absentee later proved alive entitled to proceeds of transaction

3B:27-5. Absentee later proved alive entitled to proceeds of transaction  If an absentee should later be proved to have been alive at the time of a transaction referred to in N.J.S. 3B:27-4, then he or any other person taking under him shall be entitled to a just interest in the rents, purchase price, and other proceeds of the transaction, which have not come into the hands of a person who has given value therefor without notice that the absentee was alive. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:27-5, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:27-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:27-6 - Action to be brought in Superior Court.

3B:27-6 Action to be brought in Superior Court.  3B:27-6. Action to be brought in Superior Court. a. The Superior Court may declare the absentee dead, if it is satisfied that the absentee should be presumed dead under the provisions of N.J.S.3B:27-1. Under the provisions of subsection a. of N.J.S.3B:27-1 the Superior Court may, if it concludes from a review of the evidence, both direct and circumstantial, that the earlier death of the absentee has been established and that the death occurred prior to the institution of the proceeding before the court, fix the date of death earlier than the expiration of the 5-year period set forth therein. Under the provisions of subsection b. of N.J.S.3B:27-1 the death is presumed to have occurred at the time of the catastrophic event. A declaration with respect to a nonresident shall affect only property located within the State. b. At the request of an applicant who has obtained a declaration based on subsection b. of N.J.S.3B:27-1 with respect to a resident of this State, the court shall order the State registrar of vital statistics to issue, at no cost to the applicant, a death certificate. The State registrar may indicate on such certificate that it was issued pursuant to court order in accordance with this section. Amended 2001, c.247, s.2.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 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.  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 property of which the decedent, or another to the decedent's use, was seized of an estate of inheritance at any time during marriage prior to May 28, 1980, unless the widow or widower shall have relinquished her right of dower or his right of curtesy in the manner provided by P.L.1953, c.352 (C.37:2-18.1) or such right of dower or such right of curtesy otherwise shall have been extinguished by law. Amended 2004, c.132, s.89; 2005, c.160, s.19.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 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.  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 person or another to his use, shall become seized of an estate of inheritance. Amended 2004, c.132, s.90; 2005, c.160, s.20.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 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.  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 be entitled to joint possession with his spouse of any real property which they occupy jointly as their principal matrimonial residence and to which neither dower nor curtesy applies. One who acquires an estate or interest in real property from an individual whose spouse is entitled to joint possession thereof does so subject to such right of possession, unless such right of possession has been released, extinguished or subordinated by such spouse or has been terminated by order or judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction or otherwise. b. Nothing contained herein shall be construed to prevent the release, subordination or extinguishment of the right of joint possession by either spouse, by premarital agreement, separation agreement or other written instrument. c. The right of joint possession shall be extinguished by the consent of both parties, by the death of either spouse, by judgment of divorce, separation or annulment, by other order or judgment which extinguishes same, or by voluntary abandonment of the principal matrimonial residence. Amended 2004, c.132, s.91; 2005, c.160, s.21.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-3.1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-3.1 - Joint occupancy of principal matrimonial residence; mortgage lien.

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 mortgage, irrespective of the date when the mortgage is recorded, provided: a. The mortgage is placed upon the matrimonial residence prior to the time that title to the residence was acquired by the married individual; or b. The mortgage is placed upon the matrimonial residence prior to the marriage; or c. The mortgage is a purchase money mortgage; or d. The parties to the marriage have joined in the mortgage; or e. The right of joint possession has been subordinated, released or extinguished by subsection b. or c. of N.J.S.3B:28-3. Amended 2004, c.132, s.92; 2005, c.160, s.22.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-4 - N.J.S. 3A:16-16 saved from repeal

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-5 - N.J.S. 3A:16-17 saved from repeal

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. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-6 - N.J.S. 3A:25-12 saved from repeal

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 distributed after the death of the surviving spouse. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-6, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-7 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-7 - N.J.S. 3A:35-3 saved from repeal

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-8 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-8 - N.J.S. 3A:35-4 saved from repeal

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-9 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-9 - N.J.S. 3A:36-1 saved from repeal

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. 3B:28-9, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-10 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-10 - N.J.S. 3A:36-2 saved from repeal

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-11 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-11 - N.J.S. 3A:36-3 saved from repeal

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 from rents and profits, or order the real estate sold free from dower or curtesy, making compensation for the value thereof. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-11, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-12 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-12 - N.J.S. 3A:36-4 saved from repeal

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, c. 405, s. 3B:28-12, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-13 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-13 - N.J.S. 3A:36-5 saved from repeal

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-14 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-14 - N.J.S. 3A:37-1 saved from repeal

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 probate rejecting the devise. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:28-14, eff. May 1, 1982.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-15 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-15 - N.J.S. 3A:37-2 saved from repeal

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-17 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-17 - N.J.S. 3A:37-4 saved from repeal

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-18 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-18 - N.J.S. 3A:37-5 saved from repeal

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:28-19 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:28-19 - N.J.S. 3A:37-6 saved from repeal

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.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:30-1 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:30-1 - Short title.

3B:30-1. Short title.  1. This act shall be known and may be cited as the "Uniform TOD Security Registration Act."  L.1995,c.130,s.1.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:30-2 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:30-2 - Definitions.

3B:30-2 Definitions.  2. As used in the act: "Beneficiary form" means a registration of a security which indicates the present owner of the security and the intention of the owner regarding the person who will become the owner of the security upon the death of the owner.  "Devisee" means any person designated in a will to receive a disposition of real or personal property.  "Heirs" means those persons, including the surviving spouse or domestic partner, who are entitled under the statutes of intestate succession to the property of a decedent.  "Person" means an individual, a corporation, an organization or other legal entity.  "Personal representative" includes executor, administrator, successor personal representative, special administrator, and persons who perform substantially the same function under the law governing their status.  "Property" includes both real and personal property or any interest therein and means anything that may be the subject of ownership.  "Register" including its derivatives, means to issue a certificate showing the ownership of a certificated security or, in the case of an uncertificated security, to initiate or transfer an account showing ownership of securities.  "Registering entity" means a person who originates or transfers a security title by registration, and includes a broker maintaining security accounts for customers and a transfer agent or other person acting for or as an issuer of securities.  "Security" means a share, participation, or other interest in property, in a business, or in an obligation of an enterprise or other issuer, and includes a certificated security, an uncertificated security, and a security account.  "Security account" means: a reinvestment account associated with a security, a securities account with a broker, a cash balance in a brokerage account, cash, interest, earnings, or dividends earned or declared on a security in an account, a reinvestment account, or a brokerage account, whether or not credited to the account before the owner's death; or a cash balance or other property held for or due to the owner of a security as a replacement for or product of an account security, whether or not credited to the account before the owner's death.  "State" includes any state of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and any territory or possession subject to the legislative authority of the United States. L.1995,c.130,s.2; amended 2005, c.331, s.26.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:30-3 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:30-3 - Individuals, multiple owners, registration of a security.

3B:30-3 Individuals, multiple owners, registration of a security.  3. Only individuals whose registration of a security shows sole ownership by one individual or multiple ownership by two or more with right of survivorship, rather than as tenants in common, may obtain registration in beneficiary form. Multiple owners of a security registered in beneficiary form hold as joint tenants with right of survivorship, as tenants by the entireties, or as owners of community property held in survivorship for, and not as tenants in common.  L.1995,c.130,s.3.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:30-4 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:30-4 - Registration of security in beneficiary form.

3B:30-4. Registration of security in beneficiary form.  4. A security may be registered in beneficiary form if the form is authorized by this or similar statute of the state of organization of the issuer or registering entity, the location of the registering entity's principal office, the office of its transfer agent or its office making the registration, or by this or a similar statute of the law of the state listed as the owner's address at the time of registration. A registration governed by the law of a jurisdiction in which this or similar legislation is not in force or was not in force when a registration in beneficiary form was made is nevertheless presumed to be valid and authorized as a matter of contract law.  L.1995,c.130,s.4.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:30-5 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:30-5 - Designation of beneficiary, registration in beneficiary form

3B:30-5. Designation of beneficiary, registration in beneficiary form  5. A security, whether evidenced by certificate or account, is registered in beneficiary form when the registration includes a designation of a beneficiary to take the ownership at the death of the owner or the deaths of all multiple owners.  L.1995,c.130,s.5.
NJ Rev Stat § 3B:30-6 (2021)
2021 New Jersey Revised Statutes|Title 3B - Administration of Estates--Decedents and Others|Section 3B:30-6 - "Transfer on death," "pay on death"

3B:30-6. "Transfer on death," "pay on death"  6. Registration in beneficiary form may be shown by the words "transfer on death" or the abbreviation "TOD," or by the words "pay on death" or the abbreviation "POD," after the name of the registered owner and before the name of the beneficiary.  L.1995,c.130,s.6.