# N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-7: Governing law

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-7

## Section

- **Citation:** N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-7
- **Heading:** Governing law
- **Jurisdiction:** New Jersey
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** NJ Code / Title 3B / Chapter 31 / Section 31-7

## Text

3B:31-7. Governing Law. The meaning and effect of the terms of a trust are determined by: a. the law of the jurisdiction designated in the terms unless the designation of that jurisdiction's law is contrary to a strong public policy of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue; or b. in the absence of a controlling designation in the terms of the trust, the law of the jurisdiction having the most significant relationship to the matter at issue. L.2015, c.276, s.1.

## Nearby sections

- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-1 Short Title.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-1.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-2 Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-2.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-3 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-3.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-4 Knowledge.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-4.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-5 Default and mandatory rules.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-5.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-6 Common Law of Trusts; Principles of Equity.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-6.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-7 Governing law.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-7.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-8 Principal place of administration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-8.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-9 Methods and waiver of notice.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-9.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-10 Others treated as qualified beneficiaries.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-10.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-11 Nonjudicial settlement agreements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-11.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-12 Rules of construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-12.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-13 Representation: basic effect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-13.md)
- [N.J. Stat. § 3B:31-14 Representation by holder of general testamentary power of appointment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_NJ_T3B_C31_S31-14.md)

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