What does your Will really say? Ask AI and find out.

Can AI Review My Will?

More and more people are asking whether AI will review their will in a way that actually helps them understand it. Most people don’t fully understand their wills. They sign what their solicitor puts in front of them, file it away, and assume it does what they intended. But wills are legal documents written in legal language, and that can lead to confusion, especially for your family.

So the real question is not whether AI replaces a solicitor. It is whether AI can help you understand what your will really says before you make changes or assumptions.

That’s where using AI thoughtfully can become useful.

Using ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini et al... to Review Your Will

To be clear: ChatGPT and other AI tools cannot replace a solicitor. They don't give legal advice. But they can:

• Translate your will into plain English

• Highlight vague or confusing language

• Prompt useful questions to ask your solicitor

It’s a private, judgment-free way to educate yourself before spending money or making assumptions.

How to Try It:

1. Copy the text of your will into ChatGPT (removing any personal details).

2. Use one of these prompts:

   • “Can you explain this will in plain English?”

   • “Are there any terms that might be unclear to the average person?”

   • “What questions should someone ask their solicitor about this will?”

A Real Example You Can Try

Let’s imagine a simple clause from a will:

“I bequeath my residuary estate equally between my children, John and Sarah, provided that if either predeceases me, their share shall pass to their issue per stirpes.”

Copy that into ChatGPT and ask:

"Explain this in plain English. Are there any areas where this might be confusing or not work as intended?"

You’ll likely get a response such as:

• This clause splits everything between John and Sarah.

• If one dies before the will-maker, their share goes to their children.

• "Per stirpes" means the inheritance flows down the family line.

• It doesn’t mention what happens if a child has no children, or if there are stepchildren.

• Raises questions like: Are adopted children included? What if someone lives overseas?

Suddenly, you’re thinking more critically about your own will.

Why This Matters

Most people believe their will is “sorted”. But many wills are technically valid yet strategically flawed. AI can help highlight:

• Whether your intentions are actually clear

• Whether family changes (e.g. divorce, estrangement) are accounted for

• Whether trusts or tax strategies might be worth revisiting

This isn’t about legal shortcuts. It’s about clarity.

When you understand what your will says, you’re in a better place to decide what you want it to say. If that leads to a proper legal review, all the better.

And if you want help thinking through the strategy before you involve a solicitor, we’re here.

We don’t draft wills. We help you think clearly about them.

Next Steps

Try it now. Copy a clause from your will, paste it into a language model you choose, and see what it says.

If you want something more structured, we have developed Evoa for financial decisions. You can access Evoa here https://www.thewealth.coach/evoa

And if you want help reviewing the big picture — family, tax, trusts, and what your legacy really means — you can book a private chat with us here https://www.thewealth.coach/contact

Want more prompts to help your financial decisions. Check out here https://www.thewealth.coach/prompts