NJ A357

Authorizes the Surrogate in every New Jersey county to establish electronic systems for accepting electronic signatures on probate-related documents.

Qualifying documents include applications for probate, executor and administrator qualifications, renunciations, surety bonds, affidavits of assets, notices of probate, and similar documents.

Explicitly excludes wills from electronic signature authorization.

Grants the Supreme Court authority to adopt Rules of Court and the Administrative Director of the Courts to issue directives implementing the act.

Takes effect immediately upon enactment.