{"data":{"id":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-3b-3-23","jurisdiction":"us-nj","citation":"N.J. Stat. § 3B:3-23","heading":"Proof of execution required in contested probate action","body":"If an issue as to the execution of a will arises in a contested probate action, the testimony of at least one of the attesting witnesses, if within the  State, competent and able to testify, is required.  Other evidence is admissible as to the due execution of a will.\nL.1981, c. 405, s. 3B:3-23, eff. May 1, 1982.","path":["TITLE 3B ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES--DECEDENTS AND OTHERS"],"source_url":"https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/statutes/STATUTES-TEXT.zip","current_through":"P.L.2025, c.405, and J.R.22","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-27T17:54:13Z","sha256":"f2ef024ac16ab8211a323a96ca15e5f0991d4bfacaf8d43c3584686ee3a9008b","source_id":"us-nj","stale":true,"prev":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-3b-3-22","next":"us-nj/n.j.-stat.-3b-3-24"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}