{"id":2148,"date":"2025-11-20T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-20T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2148"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:50:55","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T21:50:55","slug":"will-writing-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/","title":{"rendered":"Will writing service &#8211; what to look for in a Will writing company."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\"headline\":\"Will Writing Service \u2013 What to Look for in a Will Writing Company\",\"description\":\"How to choose the right Will writing service in the UK. Compare solicitors, Will writing companies, and online services. 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With a solicitor, each update requires a new appointment and additional fees.\"}}]}<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"speakable\":{\"@type\":\"SpeakableSpecification\",\"cssSelector\":[\".tldr-box\",\"article > section:first-of-type\"]}}<\/script>\n\n\n\n<article>\n<section>\n<main>\n<p>Originally published: 12 October 2018 | Last updated: 20 November 2025<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR: A Will writing service selection requires customers to find providers which display their charges openly while avoiding extra costs and forceful sales of additional services and preventing them from becoming your Executor. Free Will services function as payment systems because they exchange your personal information for their services. The aggressive Will writing companies which cold-call people and the solicitors who charge more than \u00a3500 for short telephone conversations should be avoided. The best option is an online Will service like LegalWills.co.uk that provides solicitor-grade documents for \u00a349.95 with unlimited updates, comprehensive features, and no questionable upsells.<\/p>\n<p>Table of Contents<\/p>\n<p>Toggle<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20a9eab975e\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a20a9eab975e\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Why_Does_Every_Adult_Need_a_Will\" >Why Does Every Adult Need a Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_Are_the_Common_Excuses_for_Not_Having_a_Will\" >What Are the Common Excuses for Not Having a Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_Are_the_Three_Types_of_Will_Writing_Service\" >What Are the Three Types of Will Writing Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Is_Will_Writing_Regulated_in_the_UK\" >Is Will Writing Regulated in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_Warning_Signs_Should_You_Watch_For\" >What Warning Signs Should You Watch For?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#2_Appointing_Themselves_as_Executor\" >2. Appointing Themselves as Executor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#3_Will_Storage_and_Registration_Services\" >3. Will Storage and Registration Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#4_Aggressive_Sales_Tactics\" >4. Aggressive Sales Tactics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#5_Funeral_Plans_and_Insurance_Bundled_with_Wills\" >5. Funeral Plans and Insurance Bundled with Wills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_Should_a_Good_Will_Writing_Service_Include\" >What Should a Good Will Writing Service Include?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Why_Choose_LegalWillscouk_as_Your_Will_Writing_Service\" >Why Choose LegalWills.co.uk as Your Will Writing Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#How_Does_the_Will_Writing_Process_Compare\" >How Does the Will Writing Process Compare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_is_the_cheapest_way_to_write_a_legally_valid_Will_in_the_UK\" >What is the cheapest way to write a legally valid Will in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Should_I_use_a_solicitor_or_an_online_Will_service\" >Should I use a solicitor or an online Will service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#How_do_I_know_if_a_Will_writing_service_is_legitimate\" >How do I know if a Will writing service is legitimate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Can_I_switch_from_a_solicitor_to_an_online_Will_service\" >Can I switch from a solicitor to an online Will service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_happens_if_I_need_to_update_my_Will\" >What happens if I need to update my Will?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Why_Does_Every_Adult_Need_a_Will-2\" >Why Does Every Adult Need a Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_Are_the_Common_Excuses_for_Not_Having_a_Will-2\" >What Are the Common Excuses for Not Having a Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_Are_the_Three_Types_of_Will_Writing_Service-2\" >What Are the Three Types of Will Writing Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Is_Will_Writing_Regulated_in_the_UK-2\" >Is Will Writing Regulated in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_Warning_Signs_Should_You_Watch_For-2\" >What Warning Signs Should You Watch For?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#2_Appointing_Themselves_as_Executor-2\" >2. Appointing Themselves as Executor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#3_Will_Storage_and_Registration_Services-2\" >3. Will Storage and Registration Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#4_Aggressive_Sales_Tactics-2\" >4. Aggressive Sales Tactics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#5_Funeral_Plans_and_Insurance_Bundled_with_Wills-2\" >5. Funeral Plans and Insurance Bundled with Wills<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_Should_a_Good_Will_Writing_Service_Include-2\" >What Should a Good Will Writing Service Include?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Why_Choose_LegalWillscouk_as_Your_Will_Writing_Service-2\" >Why Choose LegalWills.co.uk as Your Will Writing Service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#How_Does_the_Will_Writing_Process_Compare-2\" >How Does the Will Writing Process Compare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions-2\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_is_the_cheapest_way_to_write_a_legally_valid_Will_in_the_UK-2\" >What is the cheapest way to write a legally valid Will in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Should_I_use_a_solicitor_or_an_online_Will_service-2\" >Should I use a solicitor or an online Will service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#How_do_I_know_if_a_Will_writing_service_is_legitimate-2\" >How do I know if a Will writing service is legitimate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#Can_I_switch_from_a_solicitor_to_an_online_Will_service-2\" >Can I switch from a solicitor to an online Will service?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/#What_happens_if_I_need_to_update_my_Will-2\" >What happens if I need to update my Will?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Every_Adult_Need_a_Will\"><\/span>Why Does Every Adult Need a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Common_Excuses_for_Not_Having_a_Will\"><\/span>What Are the Common Excuses for Not Having a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s Too Expensive\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt Takes Too Much Time\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy Spouse Will Get Everything Anyway\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI Don\u2019t Have Enough Assets\u201d<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Three_Types_of_Will_Writing_Service\"><\/span>What Are the Three Types of Will Writing Service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Will_Writing_Regulated_in_the_UK\"><\/span>Is Will Writing Regulated in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Warning_Signs_Should_You_Watch_For\"><\/span>What Warning Signs Should You Watch For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>1. \u201cFree\u201d Will Services<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Appointing_Themselves_as_Executor\"><\/span>2. Appointing Themselves as Executor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Will_Storage_and_Registration_Services\"><\/span>3. Will Storage and Registration Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Aggressive_Sales_Tactics\"><\/span>4. Aggressive Sales Tactics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Funeral_Plans_and_Insurance_Bundled_with_Wills\"><\/span>5. Funeral Plans and Insurance Bundled with Wills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_a_Good_Will_Writing_Service_Include\"><\/span>What Should a Good Will Writing Service Include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_LegalWillscouk_as_Your_Will_Writing_Service\"><\/span>Why Choose LegalWills.co.uk as Your Will Writing Service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Will_Writing_Process_Compare\"><\/span>How Does the Will Writing Process Compare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_way_to_write_a_legally_valid_Will_in_the_UK\"><\/span>What is the cheapest way to write a legally valid Will in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_use_a_solicitor_or_an_online_Will_service\"><\/span>Should I use a solicitor or an online Will service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_a_Will_writing_service_is_legitimate\"><\/span>How do I know if a Will writing service is legitimate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_switch_from_a_solicitor_to_an_online_Will_service\"><\/span>Can I switch from a solicitor to an online Will service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_need_to_update_my_Will\"><\/span>What happens if I need to update my Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_Every_Adult_Need_a_Will-2\"><\/span>Why Does Every Adult Need a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Will allows you to:<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1701\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/dying-without-a-will\/pro-113-intestacy-flow-chart-17-02-16\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Intestacy-Flow-Chart.jpg?fit=1159%2C1500&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1159,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Pro 113 Intestacy Flow Chart 17.02.16&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Intestacy-Flow-Chart.jpg?fit=646%2C836&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"1701\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/dying-without-a-will\/pro-113-intestacy-flow-chart-17-02-16\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Intestacy-Flow-Chart.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1159,1500\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"Pro 113 Intestacy Flow Chart 17.02.16\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Intestacy-Flow-Chart.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Intestacy-Flow-Chart.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1701\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Intestacy-Flow-Chart.jpg?resize=646%2C836&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Dying without a Will\" width=\"646\" height=\"836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/02\/Intestacy-Flow-Chart.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Describe the distribution of your estate<\/p>\n<p>Put somebody in charge of the process (your Executor)<\/p>\n<p>Name a guardian for your children<\/p>\n<p>Make charitable bequests<\/p>\n<p>Set up trusts for beneficiaries<\/p>\n<p>The courts assume authority to decide estate distribution when someone passes away without creating a Will. Your family members will need to undergo an extended court process which will distribute your estate according to rules that will probably not match your wishes. The intestacy rules decide everything, and unmarried partners receive nothing.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Common_Excuses_for_Not_Having_a_Will-2\"><\/span>What Are the Common Excuses for Not Having a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s Too Expensive\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The costs for lawyers represent a major financial challenge for individuals who need their services. A top London lawyer demands \u00a3500 for Will creation through a brief 15-minute telephone discussion. Their \u201cplatinum package\u201d. A 30-minute call. The expenses reach much higher levels. But a Will does not have to cost hundreds of pounds. LegalWills.co.uk offers online Will services which produce complete Wills for \u00a349.95 that have legal validity.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt Takes Too Much Time\u201d<\/p><p>People who follow the usual path to become solicitors must schedule meetings while they need to schedule their work hours and find someone to watch their children and they need to return for additional appointments. The entire process requires you to start over after each minor update and every change to your charitable bequest or backup Executor designation. The online service eliminates all of this. You can write your Will at home in about 20 minutes, and update it instantly whenever circumstances change.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy Spouse Will Get Everything Anyway\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The assumption creates a dangerous situation. People who die without making a Will and have children will see their spouse receive the first \u00a3250,000 plus half of all remaining assets. The children share the other half. For larger estates, this means your spouse may not receive everything. For unmarried partners, the situation is far worse. They inherit nothing under intestacy law.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI Don\u2019t Have Enough Assets\u201d<\/p>\n<p>You are probably not writing your Will with the expectation of dying this afternoon. Your Will may not take effect for decades, and your financial position will likely be very different by then. The present day average British adult possesses a net worth which exceeds \u00a3147,000. A Will serves multiple functions which surpass the process of asset distribution. The document establishes an Executor who will handle estate matters while it also identifies people who will watch over your children and records all your personal instructions. Research shows people should create a Will even when they do not possess any valuable assets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Are_the_Three_Types_of_Will_Writing_Service-2\"><\/span>What Are the Three Types of Will Writing Service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Three distinct types of Will writing services operate throughout the United Kingdom while each type offers individual advantages and disadvantages.<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2184\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/solicitor\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/solicitor.jpg?fit=549%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"549,225\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"solicitor\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/solicitor.jpg?fit=549%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"2184\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/solicitor\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/solicitor.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"549,225\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"solicitor\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/solicitor.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/solicitor.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2184\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/solicitor.jpg?resize=549%2C225&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Will writing solicitor\" width=\"549\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/solicitor.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Service Type<\/p>\n<p>Typical Cost<\/p>\n<p>Pros<\/p>\n<p>Cons<\/p>\n<p>Solicitor<\/p>\n<p>\u00a3150. \u00a3600+<\/p>\n<p>Legally trained, regulated by SRA<\/p>\n<p>Expensive, time-consuming, updates cost extra<\/p>\n<p>Will writing company<\/p>\n<p>\u00a3100. \u00a3400<\/p>\n<p>May visit your home<\/p>\n<p>Unregulated, aggressive sales, questionable extras<\/p>\n<p>Online Will service<\/p>\n<p>\u00a330. \u00a390<\/p>\n<p>Affordable, convenient, easy to update<\/p>\n<p>Quality varies. Choose carefully<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_Will_Writing_Regulated_in_the_UK-2\"><\/span>Is Will Writing Regulated in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The UK does not establish any rules which control Will writers as a professional group. The Legal Services Board performed research which showed that solicitors failed to create better Wills than other service providers. The mystery shopper exercise revealed errors which appeared in every type of service. The market includes solicitors together with online services and Will writing companies.<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2186\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/pensioner\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pensioner.jpg?fit=896%2C608&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"896,608\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"pensioner\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pensioner.jpg?fit=646%2C438&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"2186\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/pensioner\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pensioner.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"896,608\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"pensioner\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pensioner.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pensioner.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2186\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pensioner.jpg?resize=646%2C438&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Will Writer\" width=\"646\" height=\"438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pensioner.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>This means anyone can set up as a Will writer. While solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Will writing companies have no mandatory regulatory body. The Society of Will Writers and the Institute of Professional Willwriters represent voluntary organizations which some people choose to join but membership remains optional. Read more about Will writing regulation.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Warning_Signs_Should_You_Watch_For-2\"><\/span>What Warning Signs Should You Watch For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The following warning signs should make you reject any Will writing service which appears suspicious:<\/p>\n<p>1. \u201cFree\u201d Will Services<\/p>\n<p>A service is never truly free. If you are not paying a clearly posted price, you are paying in other ways:<\/p>\n<p>Your personal data being sold to insurance companies, funeral homes, and other third parties<\/p>\n<p>Hidden ongoing subscription costs<\/p>\n<p>Charges for \u201cstorage\u201d or \u201cregistration\u201d that are unnecessary<\/p>\n<p>A Will which lacks legal training from its author will probably fail to achieve its intended purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Service providers who do not charge customers and do not sell their data fail to fund their development and legal and support teams. The situation requires immediate departure from this location. Learn why free Will kits are the worst option.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Appointing_Themselves_as_Executor-2\"><\/span>2. Appointing Themselves as Executor<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>All types of services show this as their most frequent yet most destructive upsell practice. The service requires Will writers and solicitors together with selected online platforms which provide their services. They will suggest that they should be named as your Executor, arguing that the process is too complex for a family member.<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1660\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-make-a-will\/diywill_sample1b\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/diywill_sample1b.jpg?fit=237%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"237,300\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"diywill_sample1b\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/diywill_sample1b.jpg?fit=237%2C300&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"1660\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-make-a-will\/diywill_sample1b\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/diywill_sample1b.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"237,300\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"diywill_sample1b\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/diywill_sample1b.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/diywill_sample1b.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1660\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/diywill_sample1b.jpg?resize=237%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"DIY Will kit\" width=\"237\" height=\"300\"><\/figure>\n<p>The reality: Executor fees from a professional firm typically run 2: 5% of the estate value. On a \u00a3500,000 estate, that is \u00a310,000 to \u00a325,000. Money taken directly from your beneficiaries. Your choice of Executor should be a trusted family member or friend, not the company that wrote your Will.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Will_Storage_and_Registration_Services-2\"><\/span>3. Will Storage and Registration Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Will storage and registration services require customers to pay fees which providers use to cover their service costs. In the UK, there is no legal requirement to register a Will. You should keep the original in a safe, accessible location (a fireproof safe at home, with your solicitor, or at a bank). Paying annual storage fees is unnecessary.<\/p><h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Aggressive_Sales_Tactics-2\"><\/span>4. Aggressive Sales Tactics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Will writing companies use cold-calling together with shopping centre kiosks and high-pressure sales tactics to reach their potential customers. A company which aggressively chases you serves as a warning sign. The service enables users to make their choices whenever they want.<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2168\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/executor-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Executor.jpg?fit=1114%2C332&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1114,332\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Executor\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Executor.jpg?fit=646%2C192&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"2168\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-writing-service\/executor-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Executor.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1114,332\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"Executor\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Executor.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Executor.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2168\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Executor.jpg?resize=646%2C192&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Executor of a Will\" width=\"646\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Executor.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Funeral_Plans_and_Insurance_Bundled_with_Wills-2\"><\/span>5. Funeral Plans and Insurance Bundled with Wills<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some Will writing companies use the Will as a lead-generation tool to sell funeral plans, life insurance, or other financial products. The actual product which companies offer when they give away free Will services for cheap or at no cost becomes difficult to determine.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_a_Good_Will_Writing_Service_Include-2\"><\/span>What Should a Good Will Writing Service Include?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A quality Will writing service should provide all of the following without additional charges:<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1756\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/free-will-kits\/lawdepot-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-3.png?fit=631%2C160&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"631,160\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"lawdepot 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-3.png?fit=631%2C160&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"1756\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/free-will-kits\/lawdepot-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-3.png\" data-orig-size=\"631,160\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"lawdepot 3\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-3.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-3.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1756\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-3.png?resize=631%2C160&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"downloadable Will kit\" width=\"631\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-3.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The service needs to let customers pick their Executors while offering backup Executor selection options.<\/p>\n<p>The service needs to let customers create guardianship plans for their children who are under 18 years old while providing backup guardian options.<\/p>\n<p>The service needs to support customers in creating detailed instructions for their estate distribution including specific gifts and backup beneficiaries for their leftover assets.<\/p>\n<p>The service needs to support lifetime interest trusts which operate as trusts for blended families.<\/p>\n<p>The service needs to let customers create charitable giving plans which support their preferred organizations.<\/p>\n<p>The service needs to let users create pet care plans which include caretaker selection and fund allocation.<\/p>\n<p>The service needs to support users in creating instructions which control their online accounts and digital property management.<\/p>\n<p>The service needs to let users create documented funeral preferences which include both burial and cremation choices.<\/p>\n<p>Users need to obtain authorization before they can start modifying their Will after completing the initial version.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Choose_LegalWillscouk_as_Your_Will_Writing_Service-2\"><\/span>Why Choose LegalWills.co.uk as Your Will Writing Service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>LegalWills.co.uk serves as a mid-level choice which stands between costly legal help from solicitors and dangerous do-it-yourself will creation kits. The service provides:<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2158\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/review-of-uk-online-will-services\/ukreviews\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/UKreviews.jpg?fit=549%2C605&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"549,605\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"UKreviews\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/UKreviews.jpg?fit=549%2C605&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"2158\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/review-of-uk-online-will-services\/ukreviews\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/UKreviews.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"549,605\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"0\"}' data-image-title=\"UKreviews\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/UKreviews.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/UKreviews.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2158\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/UKreviews.jpg?resize=549%2C605&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Reviews of LegalWills.co.uk\" width=\"549\" height=\"605\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/UKreviews.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 549px) 100vw, 549px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Feature<\/p>\n<p>Details<\/p>\n<p>Price<\/p>\n<p>\u00a349.95 single Will, \u00a379.95 Mirror Wills<\/p>\n<p>Updates<\/p>\n<p>Unlimited with active account<\/p>\n<p>Time to complete<\/p>\n<p>Approximately 20 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Executor appointment<\/p>\n<p>You choose. The service never appoints itself<\/p>\n<p>Trusts<\/p>\n<p>Lifetime interest trusts, pet trusts included<\/p>\n<p>Expat Wills<\/p>\n<p>Available for British expats living overseas<\/p>\n<p>Mirror Will tool<\/p>\n<p>Dedicated MyMirrorWill feature<\/p>\n<p>Upsells<\/p>\n<p>None. No storage fees, no registration fees, no Executor appointment<\/p>\n<p>The service was developed by estate planning professionals and has been continuously enhanced over more than a decade. The system manages all types of Wills including basic ones and complicated cases which involve Mirror Wills and expat Wills and lifetime interest trusts and full estate planning services.<\/p><h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Does_the_Will_Writing_Process_Compare-2\"><\/span>How Does the Will Writing Process Compare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Step<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1733\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/write-your-own-will\/lifelocker-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg?fit=900%2C503&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"900,503\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"LifeLocker\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg?fit=646%2C361&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"1733\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/write-your-own-will\/lifelocker-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"900,503\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta='{\"aperture\":\"0\",\"credit\":\"\",\"camera\":\"\",\"caption\":\"\",\"created_timestamp\":\"0\",\"copyright\":\"\",\"focal_length\":\"0\",\"iso\":\"0\",\"shutter_speed\":\"0\",\"title\":\"\",\"orientation\":\"1\"}' data-image-title=\"LifeLocker\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1733\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg?resize=646%2C361&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Executor Handbook\" width=\"646\" height=\"361\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/LifeLocker.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Solicitor<\/p>\n<p>LegalWills.co.uk<\/p>\n<p>Booking<\/p>\n<p>Phone to arrange appointment<\/p>\n<p>Start immediately online<\/p>\n<p>Consultation<\/p>\n<p>15: 30 min in office or phone<\/p>\n<p>Self-guided, ~20 minutes<\/p>\n<p>Draft review<\/p>\n<p>Follow-up appointment needed<\/p>\n<p>Instant preview, edit anytime<\/p>\n<p>Updates<\/p>\n<p>New appointment + fee each time<\/p>\n<p>Log in and change, no extra cost<\/p>\n<p>Total cost<\/p>\n<p>\u00a3150. \u00a3600+ per Will<\/p>\n<p>\u00a349.95 per Will<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions-2\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_cheapest_way_to_write_a_legally_valid_Will_in_the_UK-2\"><\/span>What is the cheapest way to write a legally valid Will in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>LegalWills.co.uk offers an online Will service at \u00a349.95 which creates complete Wills that hold legal validity. The service offers legal documents which match solicitor quality but cost less than what solicitors charge.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_I_use_a_solicitor_or_an_online_Will_service-2\"><\/span>Should I use a solicitor or an online Will service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For most people, an online service provides everything needed. A solicitor should handle your estate when it contains complex elements such as business operations in different countries and family disputes about assets. An online service will handle all standard Wills which contain trusts and multiple beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_a_Will_writing_service_is_legitimate-2\"><\/span>How do I know if a Will writing service is legitimate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Service providers who want hidden fees to appear on their bills should not make customers buy extra products. Avoid any service that is \u201cfree\u201d or that cold-calls you.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_switch_from_a_solicitor_to_an_online_Will_service-2\"><\/span>Can I switch from a solicitor to an online Will service?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes. Creating a new Will automatically cancels all previous Wills which you have made. You can start fresh with an online service at any time. Your new Will simply needs to be properly signed and witnessed to be valid.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_happens_if_I_need_to_update_my_Will-2\"><\/span>What happens if I need to update my Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Users of LegalWills.co.uk can access their accounts to make modifications at any point during their active subscription period. The updated Will is ready to print, sign, and witness immediately. With a solicitor, each update requires a new appointment and additional fees. Learn more about how to update your Will.<\/p>\n<\/main>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published: 12 October 2018 | Last updated: 20 November 2025 TL;DR: A Will writing service selection requires customers to find providers which display their charges openly while avoiding extra costs and forceful sales of additional services and preventing them from becoming your Executor. 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