How much does a will cost in the UK?
It depends how you make it. A solicitor typically charges from around £150 to £300+ for a straightforward single will (more for complex estates or trusts). An online will service usually costs less, while a DIY kit is cheapest of all — but DIY carries the highest risk of costly mistakes. A mirror will for couples is often discounted.
Detailed explanation
Price tracks how much expertise and checking is built in. Here's the spread.
Solicitor
Expect from roughly £150–£300+ for a single straightforward will, and more where there are trusts, business assets or tax planning. You're paying for tailored advice.
Online will service
Generally cheaper than a solicitor, with a guided process. The best services add an automated review so errors are caught before you sign.
DIY kit
A shop-bought or free template can cost very little, but mistakes in wording, execution or witnessing can make the will invalid — and the cost of getting it wrong falls on your family later.
What affects the price
- Single vs mirror (couples) will.
- Trusts, guardianship provisions or business assets.
- Inheritance-tax planning.
- Whether storage or updates are included.
A married couple with a home and two children want simple mirror wills naming each other, then the children, with guardians appointed. A solicitor might charge a few hundred pounds; a guided online service with automated review covers the same ground for less, while still catching errors before signing.
- Complete the questionnaireA few guided questions about you, your family and your wishes.
- Automated reviewYour answers are checked by our automated review pipeline for completeness.
- Receive your documentsYour will and supporting paperwork are produced, ready to print.
- Sign correctlyClear instructions on signing and witnessing so the will is legally valid.
- Protect your familyYour wishes are recorded and your loved ones are spared the intestacy default.
Sources
- Wills Act 1837, section 9 (valid execution) — legislation.gov.uk
- GOV.UK — Making a will
- Citizens Advice — Wills
- Reviewed by
- ClearLegacy editorial team
- Last reviewed
- June 2026
- Next review
- December 2026
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
Frequently asked questions
How much does a will cost in the UK?
A straightforward single will from a solicitor typically costs from around £150 to £300 or more. Online will services usually cost less, and DIY kits least of all — though DIY carries the highest risk of an invalid will. Complex estates and trusts cost more.
Is a cheap will worth it?
A simple, valid will is far better than no will. The risk with the cheapest DIY options is errors in wording or witnessing that invalidate the will. A guided service with a built-in review balances cost and safety.
How much does a will cost for a couple?
Couples usually make mirror wills (two near-identical wills). These are commonly offered at a discount compared with two separate single wills.
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