New Jersey Statutes
§ 3B:23-35 — Extent of recovery
New Jersey·Title 3B ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES--DECEDENTS AND OTHERS
If it appears in the action that the surplus of assets in the possession of the personal representative over debts of the testator, is sufficient to pay all devises, the full amount of the devise may be recovered with costs; but if the surplus is not sufficient therefor, an abatement shall be made as provided in N.J.S. 3B:23-12 to N.J.S. 3B:23-15. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:23-35, eff. May 1, 1982.
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§ 3B:23-1
Distribution of assets in kind§ 3B:23-10
Distribution to guardian§ 3B:23-11
Interest on general pecuniary devise§ 3B:23-12
Abatement generally.§ 3B:23-14
Where will expresses order of abatement§ 3B:23-16
Distribution by order of court§ 3B:23-17
Judgment for distribution§ 3B:23-2
Valuation of assets§ 3B:23-21
Unclaimed estate assets.§ 3B:23-24
Refunding bond of devisee or distributee