New Jersey A3199 mandates that a will is valid only if signed by the testator or substantially written in their handwriting.

New Jersey A3199 amends the state's will laws to ensure that a will is valid only if it is signed by the testator or substantially written in their handwriting. This bill aims to overturn the Ehrlich decision, which allowed for a typed document to be considered a valid will under certain circumstances. Under the new law, a will must meet these criteria to be recognized, affecting anyone drafting or contesting a will in New Jersey. The changes apply to any will filed with the Surrogate on or after the bill's effective date.

New Jersey A3199 mandates that a will is valid only if signed by the testator or substantially written in their handwriting.

New Jersey A3199 amends the state's will laws to ensure that a will is valid only if it is signed by the testator or substantially written in their handwriting. This bill aims to overturn the Ehrlich decision, which allowed for a typed document to be considered a valid will under certain circumstances. Under the new law, a will must meet these criteria to be recognized, affecting anyone drafting or contesting a will in New Jersey. The changes apply to any will filed with the Surrogate on or after the bill's effective date.