With the gaining popularity of ChatGPT, artificial intelligence
("AI") has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives,
both professionally and personally. The legal industry is no
exception. In her article, Alexandra Jones describes how lawyers
have started to use AI programs for case management, fact gathering
and analysis, and research. In fact, LexisNexis recently released
Lexis+ AI, a program that uses AI to generate case law
summaries.
In the realm of estate litigation, AI may be effective in
various ways. First, an AI tool that predicts the outcome of a
dispute could assist clients in determining whether the time and
cost of litigation are justified. As outlined in an article by Dan Pinnington, estate disputes tend
to involve sensitive emotional and financial issues. Therefore, a
prediction that a lawsuit will likely be unsuccessful could
encourage clients to quickly and privately settle to avoid the
lengthy, expensive, and emotionally taxing court process.
