A3229

Authorizes electronic wills in New Jersey, detailing their execution, attestation, and self-proving requirements.

The "Uniform Electronic Wills Act" authorizes electronic wills in New Jersey, defining them as wills executed electronically in compliance with state law. An electronic will can be executed in the jurisdiction where the testator is physically located or domiciled. It must be readable as text at the time of signing, signed by the testator or another individual in their presence and by their direction, and witnessed by at least two individuals. The will can be self-proved through acknowledgment and affidavits made before an authorized officer.