Relaw vs Gavel
Comparing two document automation approaches: Relaw‘s purpose-built estate planning solution versus Gavel‘s general-purpose document automation platform.
See how Relaw‘s specialized estate planning automation compares to Gavel‘s general-purpose document platform.
Ready-to-use estate planning automation
Build-your-own platform approach
Automation Philosophy
Relaw provides out-of-the-box automation that works immediately, while Gavel requires you to build complex workflows from scratch.
Gavel‘s Approach: Gavel requires extensive workflow building, conditional logic setup, and ongoing maintenance to achieve similar results.
Complexity vs. Simplicity
While Gavel offers powerful customization, it comes at the cost of complexity. Relaw delivers the same results with radical simplicity.
Gavel‘s Approach: Gavel's drag-and-drop interface still requires technical thinking and weeks of setup time to become productive.
Total Cost of Ownership
Beyond subscription fees, consider the hidden costs of setup time, training, and ongoing maintenance required for complex platforms.
Gavel‘s Approach: Gavel's $83-$417/month pricing doesn't include the hundreds of hours needed for initial setup and ongoing workflow maintenance.
Estate Planning vs. General Purpose
Relaw is purpose-built for estate planning attorneys, while Gavel is a general document automation platform adapted for legal use.
Gavel‘s Approach: Gavel requires you to recreate estate planning logic and terminology from scratch, often missing important nuances.
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From client intake to final documents, Relaw streamlines your entire workflow in one legal platform.
AI Notetaker
Auto-transcribe and summarize every client meeting
Smart Intake
Branded client portal that syncs to your workflows
Automation
No-code document generation from templates
AI Drafting
AI assistance directly inside Microsoft Word
AI Notetaker
- Lack of attentiveness on client during calls
- Time spent on post-meeting admin
- Missing key details and action items
- Auto-transcribes and summarizes every call
- Stay 100% present with clients
- Easily prep for meetings with quick summaries
- Supports video, phone, and in-person calls
Intake
- PDFs and email chains everywhere
- Confusing for clients
- Manual data entry eats up your time
- Branded, modern client experience
- Everything you need, collected up front
- Syncs directly to your workflows
- Smooth onboarding, every time
Automation
- Copy-pasting data into documents
- Finding and replacing dozens of variables
- Triple-checking names and language
- No-code automation for your templates
- Setup once, generate instantly for all clients
- Fully flexible for even the most complex needs
- Fast and consistent results
AI Drafting
- Flipping between Word, email, and notes
- Adding clauses and fixing formatting manually
- Proofreading and still missing mistakes
- AI assistant lives right inside Word
- Draft, review, and redline with AI assistance
- No switching tabs or copy-paste errors
- Smarter writing, faster results
From saving money to saving time, see how Relaw enhances what you're already doing.
One platform instead of four
Replace intake, document automation, notes, and drafting tools with one integrated system and save money.
Make legal insurance leads profitable
Handle ARAG or LegalShield clients efficiently with automated intake and instant drafting.
Look as professional as you are
Ditch PDFs and emails for sleek, branded forms and polished docs that impress clients and inspire confidence from the start.
Draft in minutes, not hours
Turn client intake into ready-to-sign documents automatically—cutting hours of manual work each week.
Fewer mistakes, higher client trust
Built-in logic ensures no typos, missing fields, or incorrect clauses.
Great for solos or full teams
Create templates and workflows staff can manage—freeing you to focus on the highest value work.
Switching to Relaw is effortless. Our white-glove onboarding process ensures a smooth transition with zero downtime.
30-Day Free Trial
Start your transition with a full 30-day free trial.
Free Personalized Setup
We'll customize any intake forms and set up all documents for your firm, tailored to your needs.
Dedicated Onboarding Specialist
Our specialists complete your entire onboarding process within one week. They'll also help provide ongoing support.
Relaw's intuitive and responsive client intake and document automation system has streamlined my workflow. It saves time, reduces errors, and allows me to focus on what matters most—building meaningful relationships with my clients and guiding them as they plan for the people and causes that matter most.
Rania Combs
Rania Combs Law PLLC
Frequently Asked Questions
Relaw provides pre-built automation that works immediately for estate planning, while Gavel requires you to build complex workflows from scratch. With Relaw, you get instant document generation, no-code automation for templates, and setup once to generate for all clients. With Gavel, expect weeks or months of setup before you see results.
Yes, but the path is dramatically different. Relaw delivers estate planning automation out-of-the-box, while Gavel requires extensive workflow building, conditional logic setup, and ongoing maintenance. The question is whether you want to spend time building software or serving clients.
While Gavel's subscription starts at $83/month, the hidden costs include hundreds of hours for initial setup, ongoing workflow maintenance, and training. Relaw's all-inclusive pricing means you're productive immediately with no hidden time investments.
Gavel offers more customization options, but this comes at the cost of complexity and time. Most estate planning attorneys need proven automation that works reliably, not endless configuration options. Relaw delivers the 90% of functionality that matters most, ready to use.