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How Much Does a Will Cost in the UK? (2026)

5 November 2026•Wills

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How much does a will cost in the UK? A will can cost anything from nothing through a charity scheme to several hundred pounds at a solicitor, and Which?'s research found people paid £287 on average. The price mostly depends on two things: who writes it, and how complicated your wishes are.

It's also Will Aid month. Every November, participating solicitors write basic wills for a suggested donation of £120 for a single will or £200 for a pair of mirror wills, instead of their usual fee. In a poll Will Aid published on 1 September 2026 to open appointments for the campaign, 57% of UK adults said they'd never made a will, and among those without one, 19% gave cost as a reason.

This guide covers England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own legal systems.

Key Takeaways

A will can cost nothing if you write it yourself or use Free Wills Month, while people who used a solicitor paid £328 on average.
People in a Which? survey paid £287 on average for their will.
Online wills usually cost £29 to £100 for one person.
Free routes like Will Aid and Free Wills Month cover simple wills only.
Complex assets, complex trusts or blended families usually mean paying for legal advice.

How much does a will cost in the UK?

A will costs nothing if you write it yourself, usually £29 to £100 online, and £328 on average with a solicitor. The table below shows what you can expect to pay for each option.

Route	Typical cost	Best for
Writing it yourself (DIY)	No fee to write it	Very simple wishes only
Will Aid or Free Wills Month	A voluntary donation (Will Aid) or free (Free Wills Month, 55+)	Simple wills
Other online will services	£60 to £100 for one will	Straightforward wishes online, checked by the provider
SimpleLPA	£29 for one will, £49 for a pair of mirror wills	Straightforward wishes, read by a person
Will-writing firm	£234 or £245 on average (Which?, May 2025)	Help from a will writer
Solicitor	£328 on average (Which?, May 2025), more for complex wills	Complex estates and legal advice

Prices as of November 2026, except the Which? averages, which come from its May 2025 survey.

You can make a will online for a low fee, or pay more for face-to-face time with a lawyer. If you're putting it off, see what happens if you die without a will.

How much does a solicitor charge for a will?

People who used a solicitor paid £328 on average, according to Which?'s May 2025 survey. Prices vary by firm and by how complex the will is, so Citizens Advice suggests checking a few local solicitors to compare. When you pay a solicitor, you're paying for legal advice from a regulated professional. If your estate includes several properties or assets abroad, that's money well spent.

How much does an online will cost?

An online will usually costs between £29 and £100 for one person. Farewill charges £100 for a single will online or £160 for a couple, and Make a Will Online charges £60 for a single will and £90 for a pair.

If you'd rather have a will writer guide you, you'll pay more: Which? found people who used a will-writing firm paid £234 or £245 on average for a service that included a review. Citizens Advice notes that most will-writing services aren't regulated. That means if something goes wrong, you can't make a legal complaint or claim compensation.

How much do mirror wills cost?

Mirror wills cost £49 to £160 for the pair online, which is less than two separate wills. They're two near-identical wills for a couple, each leaving everything to the other and then to the same people. Farewill charges £160 for a couple's wills online or £380 by phone, and Make a Will Online charges £90 for a pair. SimpleLPA's mirror wills are £49 for the pair.

Say you and your partner want to leave everything to each other first, then to your children. A pair of mirror wills does that without you paying for two separate wills. Mirror wills don't stop the surviving partner changing their will later.

Why do some wills cost more than others?

Wills cost more when they include trusts or business assets, or when you pay for a phone or face-to-face service, because they take more time and drafting. A property protection trust is a common example: you leave your share of the home in a trust, the person you name can live there for life, and then it passes to the people you chose. Farewill's phone service charges £200 extra to add trusts or business assets. SimpleLPA's property protection trust will is £149, or £249 for a pair of mirror trust wills. You can read more about the difference between a basic will and a property protection trust will to see what fits your situation.

Cryptocurrency adds a step too. If you own it, your will needs to say how your executors can find and access it, so read our guide to leaving cryptocurrency in your will. SimpleLPA's cryptocurrency will is £39.

Property abroad, blended families and inheritance tax planning also push the price up. If any of these apply to you, get advice.

Can you make a will for free?

Yes, if your will is simple. Will Aid runs every November: participating solicitors write a basic will and ask for a voluntary donation instead of a fee, suggesting £120 for a single will and £200 for a pair of mirror wills. Free Wills Month runs in March and October for people aged 55 and over. For couples making mirror wills, only one of you needs to be 55.

Some charities will also pay for you to make a will with a partner solicitor. They do it in the hope you'll leave them a gift in your will, but you don't have to. Some trade unions offer free wills to their members too. These routes usually cover simple wills only, and a will with a trust will usually cost extra.

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Can I write my own will?

Yes. GOV.UK says you can write your will yourself, but you should get advice if it isn't straightforward. For it to be legally valid, you must be 18 or over, make it voluntarily and be of sound mind. It has to be in writing, and you sign it in front of two witnesses who are both over 18, who then sign it in your presence.

Don't ask anyone you're leaving something to, or their husband, wife or civil partner, to witness it, because whoever you're leaving it to would lose their gift. The real danger of a home-made will is a slip in the signing or witnessing that nobody notices until after you've died, when you're no longer there to put it right.

Are there any extra costs after you've made a will?

There can be: some online providers charge £10 a year for updates, and storing your will with the Probate Service is optional and costs a one-off £24 (as of November 2026). Farewill and Make a Will Online both charge that £10, though Make a Will Online lets you make free changes for 28 days after you finish your will. Printing can cost extra too. Farewill charges £6 for a professionally printed will, and Make a Will Online charges £15 per document for optional printing and posting.

You can't amend a will once it's signed. Instead, you need a codicil, signed and witnessed the same way as the will, or a new will for bigger changes. Getting married or forming a civil partnership usually cancels any will you made before.

While you're sorting out your paperwork, you might also want to check how much a Lasting Power of Attorney costs, and whether you need a will and a power of attorney.

Is a cheap will a false economy?

Not if your wishes are simple and you sign and witness it correctly. A will is valid if you were 18 or over, made it voluntarily, were of sound mind and signed and witnessed it properly, whatever you paid for it. Skipping advice does become a false economy with a blended family, property abroad or business assets, where poor drafting can lead to expensive disputes later.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a will in the UK?

A will can cost anything from nothing through charity schemes to several hundred pounds with a solicitor, where people paid £328 on average. Online services usually charge between £29 and £100 for a straightforward single will. What you pay depends on who writes it and how complicated your estate is.

Is an online will legally binding?

Yes, as long as it meets the same rules as any other will. You'll need to print it, sign it while of sound mind, and have two witnesses over 18 watch you sign and then sign it themselves. Don't use anyone you're leaving something to, or their husband, wife or civil partner. It doesn't matter what software wrote it.

Do I need a solicitor to make a will?

No, you don't need a solicitor to make a valid will in England and Wales. You can write your own or use an online service. A solicitor is worth paying for if your estate involves complex trusts, property abroad or tax planning.

How much does it cost to change a will?

Changing a will can cost nothing if you add a simple codicil yourself and have it signed and witnessed like the will, though major changes mean making a new will. Some online providers charge £10 a year for updates. With SimpleLPA, edits are free, even after you've paid, but you'll need to sign and witness the will again after any change.

Is Will Aid really free?

The donation is voluntary, so yes, in that sense it's free. Participating solicitors don't charge their usual fee and instead ask you to give to charity, suggesting £120 for a single basic will and £200 for a pair of mirror wills. The money goes to Will Aid's partner charities.

Is it different in Scotland or Northern Ireland?

Yes. Scotland and Northern Ireland have their own legal systems and different rules for wills. This guide covers England and Wales only.

What's the right way to make your will?

If your wishes are straightforward, you can make a will online with SimpleLPA from £29, and a person reads every will. If they're complex, see a solicitor. SimpleLPA is not a law firm. Whichever route you choose, putting your plans in writing makes your wishes clear to the people you leave behind.