3A:25-40. Devisee, beneficiary or appointee under testamentary instrument, or heir; whole or fractional share


3A:25-40.  Devisee, beneficiary or appointee under testamentary instrument,  or heir;  whole or fractional share
    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.
 
3A:25-41.  Instrument;  formalities;  contents
    The instrument disclaiming shall be in writing, signed and acknowledged by the person disclaiming, and shall (1) describe the property or interest disclaimed, and if real property, the municipality and county wherein the real property is situated (2) declare the disclaimer and extent thereof.

     L.1979, c. 484, s. 3 eff. Feb. 28, 1980.
 
3A:25-42.  Decedent, minor or mentally-incompetent by personal representative or guardian
    A disclaimer on behalf of a decedent, minor or mentally-incompetent person may be made by the personal representative of the decedent or the guardian of the estate of the minor or mentally-incompetent person.  Such disclaimer shall not be effective unless, prior thereto, the personal representative or guardian  has been authorized to disclaim by the court having jurisdiction of the estate  of the decedent, minor or mentally-incompetent person, after finding that it is  advisable and will not materially prejudice the rights of creditors, devisees,  heirs or beneficiaries of the decedent, the minor or mentally-incompetent  person or his creditors, as the case may be.

     L.1979, c. 484, s. 4 eff. Feb. 28, 1980.