Which of the following is true regarding the UETA in relation to the E-Sign Act?
A) Because the UETA is a federal law,whereas the E-Sign Act is a creature of state law,the UETA preempts the E-Sign Act in many ways.
B) The UETA and also the E-Sign Act exclude wills from their coverage.
C) Both the UETA and the E-Sign Act include within their broad scope provisions that divorces may be entered into and recorded electronically.
D) The UETA allows electronic signatures whereas the E-Sign Act disallows such signatures.

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The UETA (Uniform Electronic Transactions Act) and the E-Sign Act (Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act) both exclude wills from their coverage, ensuring that traditional, non-electronic methods are used for these sensitive documents. Contrary to the other options, the UETA is not a federal law but was proposed by the Uniform Law Commission for states to adopt, aiming to harmonize state laws on electronic transactions, while the E-Sign Act is a federal law ensuring the validity of electronic signatures across the U.S. Both acts support the use of electronic signatures and records in commerce, not limiting or disallowing them.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding the UETA in Relation