3A:25-41. Instrument; formalities; contents


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.
 
3A:25-43.  Time of filing of instrument
    a.  The instrument disclaiming a present interest shall be filed not later than 9 months after the death of the decedent or of the donee of the power.

    b.  The instrument disclaiming a future interest shall be filed not later than 9 months after the happening of the event which determines the taker's right to possession, use or enjoyment of the property or interest.

    c.  The time within which a disclaimer shall be filed may be extended by the  court for reasonable cause, and on notice to such persons and in such manner as  the court may direct.

     L.1979, c. 484, s. 5 eff. Feb. 28, 1980.