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 specifies the requirements for executing an electronic will, including that it must be readable as text at the time of signing, signed by the testator or another individual in the testator's presence, and witnessed by at least two individuals or acknowledged before a notary public.

Additionally, the bill outlines the process for revoking electronic wills, the conditions under which they can be made self-proving, and the requirements for creating certified paper copies of electronic wills. 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 the effective date.