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N.J. Ct. R. 4:89-3

Inquiry for Unknown Distributees

activein force · 2010-09-01 – presentact-effective-date

If in an action for the distribution of personal property of a decedent who died intestate, proceedings are taken under N.J.S.A. 3B:23-19 to bar persons whose names or addresses are unknown from all right, title or claim to the estate, the court shall require an inquiry and affidavit to be made pursuant to R. 4:4-5(a)(3). Plaintiff's attorney shall also give notice of the proceedings to the Attorney General within 45 days of the date they are scheduled to commence and shall file an appropriate proof of said notice.

History

Note: Source-R.R. 4:108-3. Amended July 22, 1983 to be effective September 12, 1983; amended June 29, 1990 to be effective September 4, 1990; amended July 5, 2000 to be effective September 5, 2000; amended July 23, 2010 to be effective September 1, 2010.

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2026-09-14
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2026-09-14
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