I need the the New Jersey statute for: A life estate and/or more
exactly the duties of the life tenant in that type of deed. Further,
the statute language regarding the life tenant"s duties regarding the
payment of property taxes.

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Clarification of Question by strato-ga on 04 Jun 2003 18:48 PDT

I know a life estate can be created by writing a deed . I need statute
in n.j. for deed specifically

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Clarification of Question by strato-ga on 05 Jun 2003 13:06 PDT

Can someone find case law on this subject.n.j.case law that is....

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Clarification of Question by strato-ga on 06 Jun 2003 06:06 PDT

How about finding the duties for a life tenant in N.J. regarding the
payment of real estate taxes

According to Find Law: 
Q: What Are My Rights Under a Life Estate?
State: NJ

 "Very generally, a life estate entitles a person to use or get income
from particular property as long as he or she is alive.

 There is no such animal as a general life estate with one established
set of rights. Specific rights in a life estate are determined and
controlled by the document, usually a trust, that establishes the life
estate. So you have to read the document in question to determine your
rights.
"
Find Law
Q: What Are My Rights Under a Life Estate?
State: NJ
http://public.findlaw.com/estate_planning/nolo/auntie/6D9EB7EA-2981-412F-8BA0CAFAF2626921.html

I'm adding this as a comment because I was unsuccessful at finding the
requested information. Perhaps another researcher will know of other
appropriate terminology .

You can search New Jerseys statutes by keyword, by going to
http://www.njleg.state.nj.us/
and choosing the "Statutes" link under the "Laws and Constitution"
heading on the left side of the page.

keywords searched on:
"life estate"
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