N.J. Stat. tit. 3A, ch. 35

in effect

N.J. Stat. § 3A:35-3 Trust estates not subject to dower or curtesy

When a deed or will vests title to real estate in a trustee to hold in trust for the benefit of a cestui que trust, and a statement as to the trust appears on the face of the deed or will, the wife or husband of the trustee shall not have a right or estate of dower or curtesy in the trust estate, and the trustee may, by his or her individual deed, convey the same free from any such right or estate.

N.J. Stat. § 3A:35-4 Quarantine

Until dower or curtesy is assigned, the widow or widower may remain in, hold and enjoy the mansion house of his or her spouse and the messuage and plantation belonging thereto, without being liable to pay rent therefor. After assignment of dower or curtesy, the rights confirmed in and granted to the widow or widower by this section shall cease.

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