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Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 3:06 PM

The hidden risks of using AI to prepare your estate plan

The hidden risks of using AI to prepare your estate plan
BRADLEY PUTNEY

Artificial intelligence has quickly become popular, too many people believe they can rely on AI to replace an attorney. While AI can be incredibly helpful for research, relying on it to prepare a full estate plan—wills, trusts, powers of attorney, beneficiary designations, and tax related documents—can create serious unintended consequences. In some cases, it may ultimately harm the very people you want to protect: your heirs.

1. AI CANNOT INTERPRET YOUR UNIQUE FAMILY DYNAMICS

Estate planning is deeply personal. Decisions often hinge on complex family relationships, blended families, or sensitive issues like estranged children, special needs dependents, or unequal inheritances.

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