Chapter

Chapter 31

N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-1— Short Title
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-2— Scope
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-3— Definitions
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-4— Knowledge
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-5— Default and mandatory rules
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-6— Common Law of Trusts; Principles of Equity
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-7— Governing law
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-8— Principal place of administration
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-9— Methods and waiver of notice
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-10— Others treated as qualified beneficiaries
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-11— Nonjudicial settlement agreements
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-12— Rules of construction
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-13— Representation: basic effect
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-14— Representation by holder of general testamentary power of appointment
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-15— Representation by fiduciaries and parents
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-16— Representation by person having substantially identical interest
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-17— Appointment of representative
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-18— Methods of creating trust
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-19— Requirements for creation
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-20— Written trusts created in other jurisdictions
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-21— Trust purposes
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-22— Charitable purposes, enforcement
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-23— Creation of trust induced by fraud, duress, or undue influence
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-24— Trust for care of animal
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-25— Noncharitable trust without ascertainable beneficiary
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-26— Modification or termination of trust; proceedings for approval or disapproval
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-27— Modification or termination of noncharitable irrevocable trust by consent
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-28— Modification or termination because of unanticipated circumstances or inability to administer trust effectively
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-29— Modification or termination of charitable trust (Cy Pres)
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-30— Modification or termination of uneconomic trust
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-31— Reformation to correct mistakes
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-32— Construction to conform trust terms to probably intent of settlor
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-33— Modification to achieve settlor's tax objectives
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-34— Combination and division of trusts
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-35— Rights of beneficiary's creditor or assignee
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-36— Spendthrift provision
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-37— Special needs trusts
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-38— Discretionary trusts; effect of standard
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-39— Creditor's claim against settlor
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-40— Overdue distribution
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-41— Personal obligations of trustee
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-42— Capacity of settlor of revocable trust
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-43— Revocation or amendment of revocable trust
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-44— Settlor's powers
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-45— Limitation on action contesting validity of revocable trust; distribution of trust property
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-46— Accepting or declining trusteeship
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-47— Trustee's bond
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-48— Co-trustees
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-49— Vacancy in trusteeship; appointment of successor
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-50— Resignation of trustee
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-51— Removal of trustee
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-52— Delivery of property by former trustee
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-53— Reimbursement of expenses
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-54— Duty to administer trust
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-55— Duty of loyalty
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-56— Duty of impartiality
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-57— Duty of prudent administration
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-58— Costs of administration
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-59— Duty to use special skills
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-60— Delegation by trustee
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-61— Powers to direct
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-62— Powers to direct investment functions
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-63— Control and protection of trust property
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-64— Recordkeeping and identification of trust property
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-65— Duty to enforce and defend claims
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-66— Duty to collect trust property and redress breaches of trust
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-67— Duty to disclose and discretion to periodically report
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-68— Discretionary powers
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-69— General powers of trustee
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-70— Distribution upon termination
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-71— Remedies for breach of trust
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-72— Damages for breach of trust
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-73— Damages in absence of breach
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-74— Limitation of action against trustee
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-75— Reliance on trust instrument
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-76— Event affecting administration or distribution
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-77— Exculpation of trustee
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-78— Beneficiary's consent, release, or ratification
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-79— Limitation on personal liability of trustee
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-80— Interest as general partner
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-81— Certification of trust
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-82— Electronic records and signatures
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-83— Severability clause
N.J. Stat. Ann. § 3B:31-84— Application to existing relationships