03/07/2026
If AI can edit your emails, put together your shopping list, and summarise your Zoom meetings, surely it can write your Will⦠right?
The blunt answer is yes, technically, AI can write your Will. The better question to ask is, βShould AI write your Will?β And our answer to that question is just as blunt.
β No, AI should NOT write your Will.
AI can offer a starting point, but it canβt go beyond the basics. And with AI hallucination still a major burden on the technology, AI simply canβt be trusted to keep up with changing succession laws.
Here are our three reasons why you shouldnβt use AI to write your Will:
1οΈβ£ AI canβt detect nuance, which is crucial when working with families and understanding their dynamics in order to create an estate plan that works from every angle, in every possible scenario.
2οΈβ£ AI canβt structure testamentary trusts properly for tax effectiveness. It can perhaps explain what a testamentary trust is, but it doesnβt understand how these concepts work together.
Simply put, AI doesnβt know what it doesnβt know.
3οΈβ£ AI canβt ensure that your Will has been correctly signed and witnessed in order to be legally binding.
And if it turns out this hasnβt been done correctly and your Will is challenged or declared invalid, AI canβt represent you in court. We can. β
Putting together an estate plan goes much further than compiling a document. Itβs about planning for the future, from every possible angle. Itβs about asking questions and exploring all avenues for asset protection.
Most importantly, itβs about preserving your legacy and protecting the people you love. β€οΈ
As estate planning lawyers, along with our knowledge and expertise comes years of experience and human connection that shape the way we practice.
If you need your Will made properly, The Estate Planning Centre is here to help. Get in touch today to arrange your complimentary Discovery Call.
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