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Registration is entirely voluntary and electing not to register with the Office of the Secretary of State does not have any effect on the validity of the will. The fee to file a Will Registry Form is $10.00.

For an online Will to be valid in New Jersey, you must meet the following requirements: The Testator must have the intent of using the document as their Last Will and Testament. The Testator must create the Will in writing (typing or word processing is included in this definition.)

The fee for retrieval of a Will Registry Form is $10.00. To promote privacy, only "interested persons" as defined in N.J.S.A. 3. B:3-2.1(d), or their representatives, may search the Will Registry and only executors or fiduciaries will be given the location of the will.

The cost of creating a will in New Jersey can range from roughly $150 to $1,250. A New Jersey trust typically costs anywhere between $550 and $4,450. At Snug, any member can create a Power of Attorney and Health Care Directive for free. A Will costs $195 and a Trust costs $500.

In New Jersey, you do not need a lawyer to make a will; however, you may want to talk to a lawyer in the following situations: You want to explore your options for passing on your assets. You have significant assets that may be subject to estate tax. You have complex plans for passing on your assets.

How to Make a Will in New Jersey Step 1: Consult With a Qualified Estate Planning Attorney. Step 2: Inventorying the Estate's Assets and Debts. Step 3: Select Your Beneficiaries. Step 4: Choose an Executor of the Estate. Step 5: Execute a Valid Will. Step 6: Store Your Will in a Secure Location. Step 7: Update Your Will.