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Terms Used In New Jersey Statutes 3B:23-17

  • Decedent: A deceased person.
  • Estate: means all of the property of a decedent, minor or incapacitated individual, trust or other person whose affairs are subject to this title as the property is originally constituted and as it exists from time to time during administration. See New Jersey Statutes 3B:1-1
  • Intestate: Dying without leaving a will.
When the account of a personal representative has been allowed by court, the court may direct just distribution of the property whereof a decedent died intestate which remains in his estate after payment of all debts, expenses and other charges which have been allowed and deducted as provided in chapter 5 of this title.

L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:23-17, eff. May 1, 1982.