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 defines key terms, including "electronic will," which refers to a will executed electronically in accordance with specified provisions. It outlines the requirements for the execution of 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 either witnessed by at least two individuals or acknowledged before a notary public. The bill also allows for the revocation of electronic wills and provides guidelines for making an electronic will self-proving.

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