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Home » The danger of using AI to update Wills

Lifetime Planning and Wills
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Apr 22nd, 2025

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The danger of using AI to update Wills

Justine AlfordLifetime Planning and Wills specialist Justine Alford considers the danger of using AI to update Wills.

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AI to update Wills

A staggering 72% of adults in their early 30s say they would trust artificial intelligence (AI) to update their Will.

In addition, research conducted by Censuswide on behalf of The Association of Lifetime Lawyers (TALL) found that only half (52%) of Wills in the UK are drafted by a solicitor. This raises major concerns that many people are putting their estates and loved ones at risk due to errors, ambiguous wording, or failure to meet legal requirements.

As the use of AI continues to rise, experts stress that when it comes to Wills, it’s vital to have professional legal oversight. TALL is a community of the most qualified legal professionals in the UK for supporting people to get Wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney in place.

Devasting consequences

Justine Alford, a senior Lifetime Planning and Wills Solicitor at BLB Solicitors, warns that using AI to update or create your Will could have devastating consequences for your loved ones. Justine says, “The appeal of AI-generated Wills is understandable, particularly among younger generations, who may see it as an easy solution. This is deceptive. A Will is one of the most important legal documents you will ever create. Relying on AI to draft or update it without proper legal guidance could result in errors rendering the Will invalid or lead to unintended consequences, such as disputes between family members or tax implications being overlooked.

“The Association of Lifetime Lawyers has tested various AI platforms, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek and Microsoft Copilot, to create a Will. While they can produce documents that look like a Will and meet the most basic requirements, there are confusing structures, poor grasp of legal requirements, lack of understanding of the knock-on effect of key decisions, lack of personalisation and inaccurate wording. AI simply cannot understand the complexities of human relationships, nor can it offer personalised advice based on a person’s unique circumstances. As a result, people may unknowingly put their loved ones at risk by relying on technology to handle such an important document.

“It’s vital that people seek advice from an experienced legal professional to guide them based on their unique situation to ensure their wishes are carried out and help minimise Inheritance Tax where possible.”

Justine Alford
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