S 2384 New Jersey Senate · 2026-2027 Regular Session

Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.

This bill authorizes New Jersey county Surrogates to establish electronic systems for accepting digital signatures on specific probate documents, such as executor applications, asset affidavits, and notice of probate. It explicitly excludes wills from coverage and lists 11 qualifying document types. The Supreme Court may create court rules to implement this, and the law would take effect immediately upon passage. It directly affects individuals and legal representatives handling probate cases in New Jersey.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026 Last action Jan 13, 2026
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