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NJ A6304
Bill
Status
1/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ellen Park
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AI Summary
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Allows trustees to settle accounts and terminate service without court filings or beneficiary release agreements when a trust terminates, a trustee ceases serving, or during interim accounting periods
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Requires trustees to provide written notice to qualified beneficiaries and other fiduciaries detailing proposed distributions, anticipated disbursements including fees, and account statements for the prior six months
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Gives notice recipients 60 days to object in writing to the trustee's account settlement; objections can be resolved through court proceedings or nonjudicial settlement agreements
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Bars claims against the trustee and challenges to asset distribution if no timely objections are raised or objections are resolved, with the same legal effect as a final court judgment approving the account
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Takes effect 180 days after enactment
Legislative Description
Authorizes trustee of trust, under certain circumstances, to terminate service without filing formal accounting with court or obtaining release agreements from beneficiaries.
Judiciary
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
1/2/2026