A will and estate plan for New Jersey.
Built to New Jersey's rules, in plain words. Start free, then pay one setup fee with your first year included.
Reviewed by a licensed lawyer on October 29, 2026.
Your New Jersey documents
Will
Says who gets what, who is in charge, and who would raise young children.
Advance directive
Names who speaks for you about care, and what care you want.
How signing works in New Jersey
Signing your will
- Gather two adult witnesses. They should not be people named in your will.
- Sign your will while both witnesses watch.
- Each witness signs while you watch.
- If you like, a notary can add a short sworn form.
- Keep the original somewhere safe.
New Jersey does not allow electronic wills. You print your will and sign it in ink.
Remote online notarization where New Jersey allows it, never for wills.
How to sign your advance directive
- Choose how you will sign. You can use two adult witnesses or a notary.
- If you use witnesses, sign while both watch. Then each witness signs. Your health care representative cannot be one of your witnesses.
- If you use a notary, sign in front of the notary.
- Keep the original somewhere safe. Share a copy with your doctor.
We give you a printed signing checklist for each document.
Taxes and court fees in New Jersey
New Jersey has an inheritance tax, as of 2026. What is owed depends on who inherits. Confirm with your accountant. Source
As of 2026, the federal estate tax exemption is $15 million per person. Confirm with your accountant.
What it costs
- Essential: $199 setup, then $49 a year.
- Complete: $499 setup, then $99 a year.
- Concierge: $1,495 setup, then $249 a year.
One setup fee. Your first year is included. 30-day money-back guarantee on estate setup fees.
A lawyer can review your plan for a flat fee. The lawyer gives the advice.
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Succession Plan is not a law firm. We do not give legal advice or tax advice. For advice, talk with your own lawyer or accountant.