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 an authorized individual in their presence, and witnessed by at least two individuals or acknowledged before a notary public.

Additionally, the bill provides for the revocation of electronic wills, allowing them to revoke previous wills either through a subsequent will or a physical act performed by the testator. It also details the process for making an electronic will self-proving, which includes the acknowledgment of the testator and affidavits from witnesses, and specifies that a certified paper copy of the electronic will can be created. The act is set to take effect immediately and will apply to the wills of decedents who die on or after its effective date.