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, “Should AI write your Will?” And our answer to that question is just as blunt.
❌ No, AI should NOT write your Will.
AI can offer a starting point, but it can’t go beyond the basics. And with AI hallucination still a major burden on the technology, AI simply can’t be trusted to keep up with changing succession laws.
Here are our three reasons why you shouldn’t use AI to write your Will:
1️⃣ AI can’t 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.
2️⃣ AI can’t structure testamentary trusts properly for tax effectiveness. It can perhaps explain what a testamentary trust is, but it doesn’t understand how these concepts work together.
Simply put, AI doesn’t know what it doesn’t know.
3️⃣ AI can’t ensure that your Will has been correctly signed and witnessed in order to be legally binding.
And if it turns out this hasn’t been done correctly and your Will is challenged or declared invalid, AI can’t represent you in court. We can. ✅
Putting together an estate plan goes much further than compiling a document. It’s about planning for the future, from every possible angle. It’s about asking questions and exploring all avenues for asset protection.
Most importantly, it’s about preserving your legacy and protecting the people you love. ❤️
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.
🌐: www.theestateplanningcentre.com.au