New Jersey Statutes
§ 3A:25-40 — Devisee, beneficiary or appointee under testamentary instrument, or heir; whole or fractional share
New Jersey § 3A:25-40
JurisdictionNew Jersey
Title 3AADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES--DECEDENTS AND OTHERS
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Bluebook
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3A:25-40 (2026).
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Any person who is a devisee or beneficiary under a testamentary instrument, or appointee under a power of appointment exercised by a testamentary instrument, including a person succeeding to a disclaimed interest, or an heir may disclaim in whole or in part the right of succession to any property or interest therein, including a future interest, by filing a disclaimer under this act. A disclaimer may be of a fractional share, expressed as either a percentage or dollar amount, or any limited interest or estate. L.1979, c. 484, s. 2 eff. Feb. 28, 1980.
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Nearby Sections
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§ 3A:25-12
Distribution; when and how made.§ 3A:25-39
Definitions.§ 3A:25-40
Devisee, beneficiary or appointee under testamentary instrument, or heir; whole or fractional share§ 3A:25-41
Instrument; formalities; contents§ 3A:25-43
Time of filing of instrument§ 3A:25-46
Bar of right to disclaim.§ 3A:25-47
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New Jersey § 3A:25-40, Counsel Stack Legal Research, https://law.counselstack.com/statute/nj/3A/3A%3A25-40.