Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.
This bill allows each New Jersey county's Surrogate (probate court official) to create electronic systems that accept digital signatures for specific probate documents. It covers forms like applications for probate, executor qualifications, surety bonds, and asset affidavits, but explicitly excludes wills. The Surrogate must establish these systems to replace paper-based processes for these designated forms. The Supreme Court may issue rules to support implementation, and the law takes effect immediately.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024
Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced
Introduced in the Assembly, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee
lower
2 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Don Guardian
RRepublican
P
Vicky Flynn
RRepublican
Co
Erik Simonsen
RRepublican
Co
Julio Marenco
DDemocratic
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