Time not extended by general words in will

N.J. Stat. § 3B:22-23
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The period of 1 year fixed in N.J.S. 3B:22-22, shall not be deemed to be extended by any directions in a will that just debts be paid. Any charge upon real property created by any directions in a will that just debts be paid shall not attach to the real property beyond the period of 1 year fixed in that section, unless the will contains express language to the effect that the debts shall remain a lien upon the real property for a longer period. L.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:22-23, eff. May 1, 1982.
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