National Inheritance Survey 2026: Generative AI Emerges as End-of-Life Consultation Option
A survey of 15,000 people by Le Lien Co., Ltd. reveals that while legal professionals remain the primary consultants for end-of-life planning, over 5% in all age groups now consider Generative AI. Data also shows a strong correlation between planning and higher life satisfaction.
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- 📰 Published: May 26, 2026 at 19:30
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Le Lien Co., Ltd., operator of platforms like 'Minna no Souzoku Madoguchi' and 'Minna no Shukatsu Madoguchi,' released the second report of its 'National Survey on Inheritance and End-of-Life Planning (Shukatsu) 2026,' involving 15,244 participants. The findings highlight the rise of Generative AI as a consultation resource and the positive impact of Shukatsu on life satisfaction.
Key Findings:
1. Legal professionals like administrative and judicial scriveners are the top choices for consultation. However, Generative AI has emerged as a notable option, selected by 6.2% of people in their 40s, 5.7% in their 50s, and 5.2% in their 60s.
2. Practitioners of Shukatsu reported an average life satisfaction score of 5.80, significantly higher than the 5.21 reported by non-practitioners. Satisfaction levels rise in tandem with the number of planning tasks completed.
3. The tasks most associated with higher satisfaction include inheritance tax measures (e.g., gift before death), insurance reviews, vacant house solutions, and organizing information in ending notes.
Le Lien redefines Shukatsu not as 'preparation for the end,' but as a 'positive activity to enrich one's remaining life.' The company aims to continue supporting individuals through its specialized platforms.
Key Findings:
1. Legal professionals like administrative and judicial scriveners are the top choices for consultation. However, Generative AI has emerged as a notable option, selected by 6.2% of people in their 40s, 5.7% in their 50s, and 5.2% in their 60s.
2. Practitioners of Shukatsu reported an average life satisfaction score of 5.80, significantly higher than the 5.21 reported by non-practitioners. Satisfaction levels rise in tandem with the number of planning tasks completed.
3. The tasks most associated with higher satisfaction include inheritance tax measures (e.g., gift before death), insurance reviews, vacant house solutions, and organizing information in ending notes.
Le Lien redefines Shukatsu not as 'preparation for the end,' but as a 'positive activity to enrich one's remaining life.' The company aims to continue supporting individuals through its specialized platforms.
FAQ
終活の相談相手として、どのような士業が人気ですか？
調査によると、40代・50代では「行政書士」、60代では「司法書士」が年代別の相談相手トップとなっており、士業への根強いニーズが確認されています。
終活相談において「生成AI」はどの程度意識されていますか？
40代〜60代のすべての年代において、5%以上（40代 6.2%、50代 5.7%、60代 5.2%）が生成AIを相談相手の選択肢として回答しています。
終活の実施状況は生活満足度にどのような影響を与えますか？
終活実施者の生活満足度平均は5.80点で、未実施者の5.21点を上回りました。また、取り組む項目数が多いほど、満足度が段階的に高まる傾向があります。
生活満足度を向上させる効果が高い終活項目は何ですか？
1位は生前贈与等の相続税対策（+1.03点）、2位は保険の見直し・相続対策（+0.89点）、3位は空き家対策（+0.69点）、4位はエンディングノート等の情報まとめ（+0.65点）です。
調査の対象者と実施期間を教えてください。
日本全国の40歳から69歳までの男女15,244人を対象に、2026年2月16日から2月18日までインターネット調査として実施されました。