National Law Review Joins LIVE Coalition to Modernize Estate Planning Through Technology
The National Law Review has joined the LIVE Coalition to advocate for policy changes that use technology to make estate planning more accessible and affordable, addressing the fact that fewer than one-third of Americans currently have an estate plan.
The Legacy, Innovation & Virtual Estate Planning (LIVE) Coalition announced that the National Law Review (NLR) has joined its movement to modernize the estate planning industry through technology. With an audience of more than 3 million monthly readers and newsletter subscribers, the NLR brings significant reach to the coalition's mission of advocating for public policies that make legal services more accessible, affordable, and simpler for consumers.
The urgency of this effort is underscored by the statistic that fewer than one-third of Americans have an estate plan, highlighting a significant access gap. The LIVE Coalition believes technology can bridge this gap by modernizing outdated legal processes. "The National Law Review joined the LIVE Coalition because of its commitment to advancing a more modern, accessible legal system," said Gary Chodes, CEO of the NLR. He emphasized that as the estate planning field evolves digitally, legal processes and governing law must keep pace, and lawmakers need to be aware of these new technologies.
Kristina Howard, Executive Director of the LIVE Coalition, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, stating the NLR's reach and leadership will amplify the urgency of modernizing legal services and help bring more of the legal community into the effort. The coalition, which brings together organizations across estate planning, legal services, technology, and financial planning, argues that every family deserves access to secure, modern tools to protect their legacy. The NLR, a business-to-business legal news website with a 138-year legacy, will contribute its perspective to support initiatives that move the profession forward. More information about the coalition's work can be found at https://livecoalition.com.
The implications of this announcement are substantial for both the legal industry and the public. By leveraging the NLR's influential platform, the coalition aims to accelerate policy discussions around digital estate planning tools, such as online will creation and digital asset management. This could lead to legislative changes that recognize electronic signatures, remote notarization, and standardized digital formats for estate documents, reducing costs and complexity for average Americans. The partnership signals a growing consensus within the legal community that technology is essential for solving the estate planning access crisis, potentially transforming how families plan for the future in an increasingly digital world.