A 3199
Provides that will is not valid unless signed by testator or substantially written in testator's handwriting.
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Bill overview
This bill clarifies the requirements for a valid will in New Jersey. It states that a will must be signed by the testator or substantially written in their handwriting to be considered valid. The bill also addresses situations where a document is intended as a will but doesn't meet traditional signing requirements, allowing it to be considered a valid will only if the decedent’s intent is proven and the document is signed by the testator or written in their handwriting. This aims to prevent situations like those previously upheld in the *Ehrlich* case.
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Jay Webber
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