The Uniform Electronic Wills Act authorizes the creation and execution of electronic wills in New Jersey, establishing that such wills are valid for all legal purposes. The bill includes definitions for key terms such as "electronic," "electronic will," and "sign," and clarifies that the law applicable to traditional wills also applies to electronic wills, with certain modifications. It outlines the requirements for executing an electronic will, which must be readable as text at the time of signing, signed by the testator or another individual in their presence, and either witnessed by at least two individuals or acknowledged before a notary public.

Additionally, the bill provides for the revocation of electronic wills, the process for making them self-proving, and the creation of certified paper copies. It mandates that a self-proving electronic will must include the electronic signature and seal of a notary public, designate a custodian for the will, and remain under the custodian's control until offered for probate. The act is set to take effect immediately and will apply to the wills of decedents who die on or after its effective date.