# N.J. Stat. § 17:16R-1: Substitution of fiduciaries

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16R_S16R-1

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 17:16R-1
- **Heading:** Substitution of fiduciaries
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 17 / Chapter 16R / Section 16R-1

## Text

1. A qualified fiduciary (herein "successor fiduciary") may be substituted in the place and stead of another qualified fiduciary (herein "original fiduciary") which is desirous of being discharged from acting further as fiduciary for one or more fiduciary accounts, provided that the successor fiduciary obtains the approval of the Superior Court pursuant to the terms of this act. L.1995,c.351,s.1.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16R-1 Substitution of fiduciaries](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16R_S16R-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16R-2 Application to become successor fiduciary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16R_S16R-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16R-3 Appointment of successor fiduciary](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16R_S16R-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 17:16R-4 Definitions relative to qualified fiduciaries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T17_C16R_S16R-4.md)

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