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Core Insights - The increasing demand for wills in China is driven by the aging population and the complexity of family structures, making standardized will creation a necessity [2][5][14] - The number of individuals consulting and registering wills with the China Will Library has significantly increased, with over 570,000 consultations and 357,000 wills registered, predominantly by elderly individuals [1][5] - Public perception of wills is gradually changing, with more people recognizing them as essential legal tools rather than omens of bad luck [2][3][12] Group 1: Demand and Trends - The number of elderly individuals registering wills has risen, with 40,176 wills registered in 2024, and 60.28% of these from empty-nest seniors [5][6] - The average asset value of individuals registering wills increased from 6.265 million to 7.441 million yuan from 2021 to 2023 [4] - The trend of younger individuals engaging with wills is growing, with 1,030 individuals under 30 registering wills in 2023, compared to just 61 in 2017 [11] Group 2: Challenges and Perceptions - Initial resistance to the term "will" in public advertising reflects societal discomfort, though acceptance is increasing over time [3][4] - Many elderly individuals express concerns about potential family disputes over inheritance, prompting them to seek formal wills [3][4] - Despite the growing need, there remains a significant gap between the actual demand for wills and public awareness of their importance [2][3] Group 3: Legal and Institutional Framework - The China Will Library was established in 2013 as a public welfare project to standardize will creation and prevent inheritance disputes [2][14] - The process of creating a will through the China Will Library includes multiple verification steps to ensure the validity and legality of the will [14][16] - The organization aims to educate the public on the importance of wills, with a potential market for 170 million wills based on estimated demand [16]