4:80-9. Testamentary Trustee

If a trustee is named in or pursuant to a will duly admitted to probate or a successor trustee under a will has been appointed, the trustee shall, before exercising the authority vested by the will or the appointment, accept the trusteeship as provided by R. 4:96-1. The acceptance shall recite the names and addresses of the trustees and the persons interested in the trust and shall identify their interests. Upon the filing of the acceptance and the power of attorney required by N.J.S.A. 3B:14-47, letters of trusteeship shall be issued by the Surrogate's Court. No application, judgment or order for the issuance of letters shall be required.