Some recent statistics indicate that a substantial proportion of adults in the United Kingdom feel that a Will generated by AI (artificial intelligence) would be acceptable.
There are many platforms that can now produce Wills, such as ChatGPT – however, Will writing solicitors in North Wales generally advise people to approach this method with caution.
An agency called the Association of Lifetime Lawyers has recently issued a warning about relying on AI instead of qualified legal experts when making a Will. One of the main concerns raised is that without the help of a solicitor, the language generated could be ambiguous and ultimately cause confusion – and family disputes – when the testator dies.
More complex details such as inheritance tax planning and other taxes that need addressing failed to be included on many of the examples produced, and this could cost families dearly.
Although many Wills and Probate solicitors in North Wales could understand the attraction of AI-generated Wills, they are also concerned that the nuances of family dynamics and complex estates cannot be captured by AI. Several of the technology options have been recently tested, and the Wills they produced carefully examined. Several issues were identified with these Wills, and concerns were raised that they did not meet the basic requirements of clear language and document structures.
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