Civil Court Rules and Jury Charges

Kenneth Vercammen & Associates, P.C.
2053 Woodbridge Avenue - Edison, NJ 08817

Wednesday, September 2, 2009

4:89-3. Inquiry for Unknown Distributees

4:89-3. Inquiry for Unknown Distributees

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(c). 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.