POSTHUMOUS ACCOUNT

I. PURPOSE:

The Posthumous Account is established to maintain and manage all unclaimed funds, property, or other assets in accordance with Chapter 162 of Public Law 1989.

II. PROCEDURE:

A. Fund Transfers:

 
 

1. Expired resident funds are held for one year in the Members Account. If the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home is contacted regarding information for an expired resident estate, the facility will hold the funds in the resident’s accounts.

2. Unclaimed funds of an expired resident are to be transferred to the Posthumous Account one year following the depositor’s death. These funds are to remain in this account for three (3) years. During the three (3) year period and with substantial proof, which shall be determined by the Facility Advisory Council and The Adjutant General, the funds shall be paid to the claimant.

3. Any unclaimed funds, property, or other assets which are held in trust or for safekeeping and are unclaimed after three (3) years from the date of the resident’s death, then become the property of and are subject to the absolute control and disposition of the New Jersey Veterans Memorial Home Welfare Fund.


B. Will Documentation:

Evidence of a will shall take precedence over Chapter 162 of Public Law 1989.

 

Original: 1994
Revised: January 1999
 

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