The proposed Uniform Electronic Estate Planning Documents Act of 2025 seeks to authorize the electronic execution and signing of non-testamentary estate planning documents, such as trusts and powers of attorney, thereby addressing a legal gap in the District of Columbia. This act complements existing laws, including the Uniform Electronic Transactions Act and the Uniform Electronic Wills Act, by ensuring that electronic estate planning documents are recognized as legally valid and enforceable. Key provisions include the establishment of requirements for notarization, witnessing, and retention of electronic records, while also clarifying that individuals are not required to use electronic means for their estate planning documents.

Additionally, the act modifies certain aspects of the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act to align with its provisions, ensuring that electronic estate planning documents cannot be denied legal effect solely based on their electronic form. It introduces provisions for the certification and admissibility of electronic documents, allowing individuals to create certified paper copies by affirming their accuracy under penalty of perjury. The UEEPDA emphasizes the importance of uniformity across jurisdictions and applies to electronic documents created before, on, or after its effective date, thereby providing a comprehensive legal framework for modern estate planning.