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N.J. Ct. R. 4:80-5
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Rule 4:80-5 Residents Preferred Over Nonresidents
Rule 4:80 — Application To Surrogate's Court For Probate Or Administration
Rule Text
As between persons equally entitled, the Surrogate's Court in granting letters shall give preference to residents of this State over nonresidents, unless the best interest of the estate will not thereby be served.
Amendment history: Source – R.R. 4:99-4. Amended July 26, 1984 to be effective September 10, 1984; amended June 29, 1990 to be effective September 4, 1990.