3B:23-8 - Partition for purpose of distribution - New Jersey Statutes

3B:23-8.  Partition for purpose of distribution
    When two or more heirs or devisees are entitled to distribution of undivided  interests in any real or personal property of the estate, the personal  representative or one or more of the heirs or devisees may institute an action,  prior to the formal or informal closing of the estate, for partition.  After  notice to the interested heirs or devisees, the court shall partition the  property in the same manner as provided by law for civil actions of partition.   The court may direct the personal representative to sell any property which  cannot be partitioned without prejudice to the owners and which cannot  conveniently be allotted to any one party.

     L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:23-8, eff. May 1, 1982.