3B:22-40 - Heirs and devisees liable for debt of decedent - New Jersey Statutes

3B:22-40.  Heirs and devisees liable for debt of decedent
    Every creditor, whether by simple contract or specialty, and whether or not  the heirs or devisees are mentioned therein, shall have and may maintain by  virtue of this article an action against the heirs and devisees of his deceased  debtor dying seized or possessed of any real or personal property. The heirs  or devisees shall be liable to pay the debt by reason of the descent or devise  of the real or personal property to them in the manner provided in this  article.  In all actions creditors shall be preferred as in actions against  personal representatives.

     L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:22-40, eff. May 1, 1982.