How Do I Make a Legal Will in New Jersey? In New Jersey, COVID-19 may have made people think about their estate plans. Despite the many challenges of the coronavirus, the legality of signing a will and testament remain the same. Legal Requirements for New Jersey Will: For a person to make a valid will in New Jersey, the following requirements must be met: A person executing a will must be at least 18 years old. He or she must be “of sound mind.” (not declared incompetent in court proceeding) A will must be in writing. A will must be...
