N.J. Stat. § 3B:19B-11: Distribution from trust or estate

11. Distribution from Trust or Estate. A trustee shall allocate to income an amount received as a distribution of income from a trust or an estate in which the trust has an interest other than a purchased interest, and shall allocate to principal an amount received as a distribution of principal from such a trust or estate. If a trustee purchases an interest in a trust that is an investment entity, or a decedent or donor transfers an interest in such a trust to a trustee, section 10 or 23 of this act applies to a receipt from the trust.

L.2001,c.212,s.11.