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N.J. Ct. R. 4:81-4
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Rule 4:81-4 Residents Preferred Over Nonresidents
Rule 4:81 — Application to Surrogate's Court For Guardianship of Minor
Rule Text
As between persons equally entitled, the Surrogate's Court in granting letters shall give preference to the resident of this State, unless the best interests of the minor will not thereby be served.
Amendment history: Source-R.R. 4:101-4. Amended July 26, 1984 to be effective September 10, 1984; former R. 4:82-4 amended and rule redesignated June 29, 1990 to be effective September 4, 1990.