NJ S807

Bill

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

Introduced
01/09/2024

In Committee
01/09/2024

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
01/12/2026

Introduced Session

2024-2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides that the Surrogate of every county is authorized to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents including application for probate, authorization to accept service of process, executor qualification, surety bond, data entry review, renunciation of executor, application for administration, qualification of administrator, renunciation of administrator, affidavit of assets, notice of probate, and similar qualifying documents. This bill would not apply to any will. In addition, the bill provides the Supreme Court may adopt Rules of Court and the Administrative Director of the Courts may issue directives to effectuate the purposes of this act.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the Surrogate, who is an elected official responsible for overseeing probate matters in each county, to create electronic systems that can accept electronic signatures on certain legal documents related to probate, such as applications for probate (the process of validating a will), executor qualifications, and affidavits of assets, but this authorization does not extend to wills themselves. To help implement these electronic systems, the Supreme Court can create new court rules, and the Administrative Director of the Courts can issue instructions.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Tony Bucco (R)*,

Last Action

Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 01/09/2024)

Official Document

https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S807

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/S807
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2026/S1000/807_I1.HTM
BillText	https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/S1000/807_I1.HTM

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
A1558	Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Same As
A4597	Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.	Introduced, Referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee	Carry Over
S828	Authorizes Surrogate of every county to establish electronic systems to accept electronic signatures on qualifying documents in probate matters.	Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Judiciary Committee	Carry Over

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