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 will," "record," and "sign," and specifies that an electronic will must be readable as text at the time of signing. It must be signed by the testator or by another individual in the testator's presence and direction, and it requires the presence of at least two witnesses or acknowledgment by a notary public. The bill also allows for the revocation of electronic wills and outlines the process for making an electronic will self-proving through the acknowledgment of the testator and affidavits from witnesses.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that a certified paper copy of an electronic will can be created, affirming its accuracy under penalty of law. It mandates that self-proving electronic wills 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 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.