{"id":2197,"date":"2025-11-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-27T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2197"},"modified":"2026-04-02T17:38:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T21:38:24","slug":"cost_to_write_a_will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/","title":{"rendered":"How much does it cost to write a Will? &#8211; \u00a30 to \u00a31,000 explained."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"Article\",\"headline\":\"How Much Does It Cost to Write a Will? \u00a30 to \u00a31,000 Explained\",\"description\":\"Compare the cost of writing a Will in the UK across all methods: solicitors, Will writers, DIY kits, and online services. Find the best value for your situation.\",\"author\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"LegalWills.co.uk\"},\"publisher\":{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"name\":\"LegalWills.co.uk\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\"},\"datePublished\":\"2025-11-10\",\"dateModified\": \"2025-11-27\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@type\":\"WebPage\"}}<\/script>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What is the cheapest way to get a legally valid Will?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The cheapest reliable option is an online Will service like LegalWills.co.uk at 49.95 GBP for a comprehensive Will.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"Is a cheap Will as good as an expensive one?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Price alone is not a reliable indicator of quality. 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With LegalWills.co.uk, updates are unlimited and free during your active account.\"}}]}<\/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: 14 March 2019 | Last updated: 27 November 2025<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR: The UK offers Will writing services which cost between free and more than \u00a31,000 depending on the approach you choose. Professional Will writers maintain price ranges between \u00a3100 and \u00a3300 but they tend to push clients toward extra services. The legal fees for solicitors range between \u00a3150 and \u00a31,000 and beyond. The blank DIY forms cost between \u00a30 and \u00a330 but they prove to be unreliable. Users can obtain a complete legally binding Will through LegalWills.co.uk for \u00a349.95 which lets them update their document as many times as they want. People should pick online Will services because these options offer legal protection at prices which anyone can afford.<\/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-6a21c678d1bcc\" 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\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Option_1_How_Much_Does_a_Professional_Will_Writer_Charge\" >Option 1: How Much Does a Professional Will Writer Charge?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#What_Does_a_Professional_Will_Writer_Cost\" >What Does a Professional Will Writer Cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Who_Is_This_Best_For\" >Who Is This Best For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Option_2_How_Much_Does_a_Solicitor_Charge_to_Write_a_Will\" >Option 2: How Much Does a Solicitor Charge to Write a Will?<\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#What_Does_a_Solicitor_Charge\" >What Does a Solicitor Charge?<\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Who_Is_This_Best_For-2\" >Who Is This Best For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Option_3_Are_Free_Will_Kits_and_Blank_Forms_Worth_It\" >Option 3: Are Free Will Kits and Blank Forms Worth It?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Who_Is_This_Best_For-3\" >Who Is This Best For?<\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Option_4_How_Much_Does_an_Online_Will_Service_Cost\" >Option 4: How Much Does an Online Will Service Cost?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Who_Is_This_Best_For-4\" >Who Is This Best For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Why_Does_LegalWillscouk_Charge_4995\" >Why Does LegalWills.co.uk Charge \u00a349.95?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#The_Cost_of_Providing_the_Service\" >The Cost of Providing the Service<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#The_Value_Delivered\" >The Value Delivered<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Cost_Comparison_Summary\" >Cost Comparison Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#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-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#What_is_the_cheapest_way_to_get_a_legally_valid_Will\" >What is the cheapest way to get a legally valid Will?<\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Is_a_cheap_Will_as_good_as_an_expensive_one\" >Is a cheap Will as good as an expensive one?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Do_I_need_to_pay_a_solicitor_to_write_my_Will\" >Do I need to pay a solicitor to write my Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_update_a_Will\" >How much does it cost to update a Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Why_should_I_avoid_free_Will_services\" >Why should I avoid free Will services?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Write_a_Will_in_the_UK-2\" >How Much Does It Cost to Write a Will 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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Option_1_How_Much_Does_a_Professional_Will_Writer_Charge-2\" >Option 1: How Much Does a Professional Will Writer Charge?<\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#What_Does_a_Professional_Will_Writer_Cost-2\" >What Does a Professional Will Writer Cost?<\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Who_Is_This_Best_For-5\" >Who Is This Best For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Option_2_How_Much_Does_a_Solicitor_Charge_to_Write_a_Will-2\" >Option 2: How Much Does a Solicitor Charge to Write a Will?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#What_Does_a_Solicitor_Charge-2\" >What Does a Solicitor Charge?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Who_Is_This_Best_For-6\" >Who Is This Best For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Option_3_Are_Free_Will_Kits_and_Blank_Forms_Worth_It-2\" >Option 3: Are Free Will Kits and Blank Forms Worth It?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Who_Is_This_Best_For-7\" >Who Is This Best For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Option_4_How_Much_Does_an_Online_Will_Service_Cost-2\" >Option 4: How Much Does an Online Will Service Cost?<\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Who_Is_This_Best_For-8\" >Who Is This Best For?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Why_Does_LegalWillscouk_Charge_4995-2\" >Why Does LegalWills.co.uk Charge \u00a349.95?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#The_Cost_of_Providing_the_Service-2\" >The Cost of Providing the Service<\/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\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#The_Value_Delivered-2\" >The Value Delivered<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Cost_Comparison_Summary-2\" >Cost Comparison Summary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#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-38\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#What_is_the_cheapest_way_to_get_a_legally_valid_Will-2\" >What is the cheapest way to get a legally valid Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Is_a_cheap_Will_as_good_as_an_expensive_one-2\" >Is a cheap Will as good as an expensive one?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Do_I_need_to_pay_a_solicitor_to_write_my_Will-2\" >Do I need to pay a solicitor to write my Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#How_much_does_it_cost_to_update_a_Will-2\" >How much does it cost to update a Will?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/#Why_should_I_avoid_free_Will_services-2\" >Why should I avoid free Will services?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Write_a_Will_in_the_UK\"><\/span>How Much Does It Cost to Write a Will in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_How_Much_Does_a_Professional_Will_Writer_Charge\"><\/span>Option 1: How Much Does a Professional Will Writer Charge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Professional_Will_Writer_Cost\"><\/span>What Does a Professional Will Writer Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_This_Best_For\"><\/span>Who Is This Best For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_How_Much_Does_a_Solicitor_Charge_to_Write_a_Will\"><\/span>Option 2: How Much Does a Solicitor Charge to Write a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Solicitor_Charge\"><\/span>What Does a Solicitor Charge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_This_Best_For-2\"><\/span>Who Is This Best For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_3_Are_Free_Will_Kits_and_Blank_Forms_Worth_It\"><\/span>Option 3: Are Free Will Kits and Blank Forms Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_This_Best_For-3\"><\/span>Who Is This Best For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_4_How_Much_Does_an_Online_Will_Service_Cost\"><\/span>Option 4: How Much Does an Online Will Service Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_This_Best_For-4\"><\/span>Who Is This Best For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_LegalWillscouk_Charge_4995\"><\/span>Why Does LegalWills.co.uk Charge \u00a349.95?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cost_of_Providing_the_Service\"><\/span>The Cost of Providing the Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Value_Delivered\"><\/span>The Value Delivered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_Comparison_Summary\"><\/span>Cost Comparison Summary<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_get_a_legally_valid_Will\"><\/span>What is the cheapest way to get a legally valid Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cheap_Will_as_good_as_an_expensive_one\"><\/span>Is a cheap Will as good as an expensive one?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_pay_a_solicitor_to_write_my_Will\"><\/span>Do I need to pay a solicitor to write my Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_update_a_Will\"><\/span>How much does it cost to update a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_I_avoid_free_Will_services\"><\/span>Why should I avoid free Will services?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Much_Does_It_Cost_to_Write_a_Will_in_the_UK-2\"><\/span>How Much Does It Cost to Write a Will in the UK?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A Last Will and Testament makes key appointments and describes the distribution of your assets after you pass away. The cost of creating this document ranges from completely free to over \u00a31,000, depending on which method you choose. The four main approaches are:<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2199\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/couple-getting-advice-from-man-in-suit\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Couple-getting-advice-from-man-in-suit.jpg?fit=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Couple with realtor signing mortgage contract&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1444206612&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;44&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Couple with realtor signing mortgage contract&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Couple getting advice from man in suit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Couple with realtor signing mortgage contract&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Couple-getting-advice-from-man-in-suit.jpg?fit=646%2C431&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"646\" height=\"431\" data-attachment-id=\"2199\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/couple-getting-advice-from-man-in-suit\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Couple-getting-advice-from-man-in-suit.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1200,800\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3.5&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS-1D X&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Couple with realtor signing mortgage contract&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1444206612&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;44&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;640&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Couple with realtor signing mortgage contract&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Couple getting advice from man in suit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Couple with realtor signing mortgage contract&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Couple-getting-advice-from-man-in-suit.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Couple-getting-advice-from-man-in-suit.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Couple-getting-advice-from-man-in-suit.jpg?resize=646%2C431&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Couple-getting-advice-from-man-in-suit.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Method<\/p>\n<p>Typical Cost<\/p>\n<p>Best For<\/p>\n<p>Professional Will writer<\/p>\n<p>\u00a3100. \u00a3300<\/p>\n<p>Those who prefer home visits and face-to-face guidance<\/p>\n<p>Solicitor<\/p>\n<p>\u00a3150. \u00a31,000+<\/p>\n<p>Complex estates needing legal advice<\/p>\n<p>Blank form \/ DIY kit<\/p>\n<p>\u00a30. \u00a330<\/p>\n<p>Desperate situations only. High risk of errors<\/p>\n<p>Online Will service<\/p>\n<p>\u00a330. \u00a390<\/p>\n<p>Most people. Best balance of cost, quality, and convenience<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_How_Much_Does_a_Professional_Will_Writer_Charge-2\"><\/span>Option 1: How Much Does a Professional Will Writer Charge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Will writing professionals differ from solicitors because they provide different services. The UK allows unregulated Will writing because anybody can start working as a Will writer without needing to obtain any legal qualifications. Some Will writers belong to professional organizations such as the Society of Will Writers and the Institute of Professional Willwriters but these groups do not require members to join.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Professional_Will_Writer_Cost-2\"><\/span>What Does a Professional Will Writer Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The typical cost for creating a single Will document ranges between \u00a3100 and \u00a3300. The Will functions as a marketing tool which organizations use to gain entry into your home. The company generates its main income through the process of upselling:<\/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\" width=\"646\" height=\"438\" 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=\"{&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-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\" 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\" class=\"wp-image-2186\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/pensioner.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Executor services: The company takes control of your estate through Executor appointment while they charge 2: 5% of your total estate value<\/p>\n<p>Will storage: ongoing annual fees for maintaining your documents<\/p>\n<p>Funeral plans: selling insurance and funeral products<\/p>\n<p>Trust services: expensive trust arrangements that may not be necessary<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_This_Best_For-5\"><\/span>Who Is This Best For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This method serves people who want to stay at home because most providers will come to their residence and these individuals prefer to discuss their requirements instead of producing written documents. The system works for you because you understand how to handle sales pitches.<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1752\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/free-will-kits\/lawdepot-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-2.jpg?fit=638%2C342&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"638,342\" 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 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-2.jpg?fit=638%2C342&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"638\" height=\"342\" data-attachment-id=\"1752\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/free-will-kits\/lawdepot-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-2.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"638,342\" 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 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-2.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-2.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-2.jpg?resize=638%2C342&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Free Wills\" class=\"wp-image-1752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/lawdepot-2.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 638px) 100vw, 638px\" \/><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_How_Much_Does_a_Solicitor_Charge_to_Write_a_Will-2\"><\/span>Option 2: How Much Does a Solicitor Charge to Write a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All solicitors must complete training from the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) to enter their profession. The SRA qualification includes all legal fields as part of its program. The solicitor who creates your Will document might focus their practice on property conveyancing or family law instead of estate planning.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_a_Solicitor_Charge-2\"><\/span>What Does a Solicitor Charge?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Solicitor fees for Will writing vary enormously:<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2207\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/review-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/review-2.png?fit=640%2C408&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"640,408\" 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=\"review 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/review-2.png?fit=640%2C408&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"640\" height=\"408\" data-attachment-id=\"2207\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/review-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/review-2.png\" data-orig-size=\"640,408\" 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=\"review 2\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/review-2.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/review-2.png\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/review-2.png?resize=640%2C408&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/review-2.png\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Simple Will: \u00a3150. \u00a3300<\/p>\n<p>Complex Will with trusts: \u00a3500. \u00a31,000+<\/p>\n<p>Mirror Wills for a couple: \u00a3300. \u00a3600<\/p>\n<p>Updates\/codicils: \u00a350. \u00a3200 per change<\/p>\n<p>Many solicitors use software like \u201cParker\u2019s Modern Will Precedents\u201d to compile Will clauses. They rarely type a Will from a blank sheet. A trainee solicitor in London earns \u00a330,000. \u00a345,000 per year, while a newly qualified solicitor can earn up to \u00a3143,000. The business calculates its service prices according to the expenses which need to be handled.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_This_Best_For-6\"><\/span>Who Is This Best For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A solicitor needs to handle your case when you require particular legal support for situations which involve children who receive state benefits and their inheritance might change their benefit status or for cases involving family disputes or for managing substantial business assets.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_3_Are_Free_Will_Kits_and_Blank_Forms_Worth_It-2\"><\/span>Option 3: Are Free Will Kits and Blank Forms Worth It?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The free Will forms and downloadable templates range between free and \u00a330 in cost. People can find these products throughout online stores and physical retail establishments which sell stationery products. However, they are the riskiest option for several reasons:<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2212\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/free-kit-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Kit.jpg?fit=595%2C632&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"595,632\" 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=\"Free-Kit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Kit.jpg?fit=595%2C632&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"2212\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/free-kit-3\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Kit.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"595,632\" 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=\"Free-Kit\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Kit.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Kit.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Kit.jpg?resize=446%2C474&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2212\" width=\"446\" height=\"474\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Free-Kit.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 446px) 100vw, 446px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>They provide no guidance on legal requirements for signing and witnessing<\/p>\n<p>The unclear contract terms create problems which lead people to fight in court.<\/p>\n<p>The system fails to support complex cases which involve trusts and families that combine different members and gifts with specific conditions.<\/p>\n<p>The platform lacks any form of customer support while it fails to provide law updates and it does not follow GDPR guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFree\u201d online forms often sell your personal data to insurance companies and funeral homes<\/p>\n<p>Our detailed analysis shows why free Will kits represent the worst possible choice because blank form Will kits create twenty different types of disaster risks.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_This_Best_For-7\"><\/span>Who Is This Best For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Blank form kits should only be used in desperate situations by people on an extremely limited budget who are well-educated, articulate, and confident in their ability to express their wishes clearly in writing. The risk levels for most people in this situation exceed the financial advantages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_4_How_Much_Does_an_Online_Will_Service_Cost-2\"><\/span>Option 4: How Much Does an Online Will Service Cost?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Online Will services use interactive software to guide you through the Will writing process. LegalWills.co.uk offers a complete single Will for \u00a349.95 which falls within the price range of \u00a330 to \u00a390.<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1509\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-kit\/jed3s\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jed3s.jpg?fit=490%2C346&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"490,346\" 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=\"jed3s\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jed3s.jpg?fit=490%2C346&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"490\" height=\"346\" data-attachment-id=\"1509\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/will-kit\/jed3s\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jed3s.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"490,346\" 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=\"jed3s\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jed3s.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jed3s.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jed3s.jpg?resize=490%2C346&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Blank Will Kit\" class=\"wp-image-1509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/jed3s.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 490px) 100vw, 490px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>The UK hosts multiple online Will writing services which we have analyzed through our complete assessment of all available options. The quality of service provided by different providers shows wide variations which requires customers to select their providers with care.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_Is_This_Best_For-8\"><\/span>Who Is This Best For?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Online Will services suit people who need to save time and money while using their computer to fill out online forms. The services work well for people who want to change their decisions because they let users update information at no cost. They present generic legal solutions which do not solve particular problems.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Does_LegalWillscouk_Charge_4995-2\"><\/span>Why Does LegalWills.co.uk Charge \u00a349.95?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The service operating expenses and business value determine the price.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Cost_of_Providing_the_Service-2\"><\/span>The Cost of Providing the Service<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A business needs to operate as an incorporated entity while protecting its assets through liability insurance and meeting all legal requirements.<\/p>\n<p>The professional development team actively works to deliver software maintenance which enables software updates.<\/p>\n<p>All document templates undergo review by qualified solicitors who perform legal assessments.<\/p>\n<p>Customer support: email and phone support for users<\/p>\n<p>Server infrastructure: secure, encrypted data storage compliant with GDPR<\/p>\n<p>Ongoing updates: law changes reflected in documents automatically<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Value_Delivered-2\"><\/span>The Value Delivered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For \u00a349.95, you receive:<\/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\" width=\"646\" height=\"192\" 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=\"{&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-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\" 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\" class=\"wp-image-2168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Executor.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 646px) 100vw, 646px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>A complete Will document which meets solicitor standards for all basic and advanced legal matters.<\/p>\n<p>Users can make unlimited changes to their account during its active period without needing to pay for any additional modifications.<\/p>\n<p>Trusts (lifetime interest, pet trusts, discretionary trusts)<\/p>\n<p>Expat Will capability<\/p>\n<p>Mirror Will tool for couples (\u00a379.95 for two Wills)<\/p>\n<p>No upsells. The service never appoints itself as Executor, never charges for storage<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cost_Comparison_Summary-2\"><\/span>Cost Comparison Summary<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Feature<\/p>\n<figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"2216\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/lw-uk-review\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LW-UK-review.jpg?fit=550%2C609&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"550,609\" 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=\"LW UK review\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LW-UK-review.jpg?fit=550%2C609&amp;ssl=1\" loading=\"lazy\" data-attachment-id=\"2216\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/cost_to_write_a_will\/lw-uk-review\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LW-UK-review.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"550,609\" 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=\"LW UK review\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LW-UK-review.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LW-UK-review.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LW-UK-review.jpg?resize=413%2C457&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cost to write a Will\" class=\"wp-image-2216\" width=\"413\" height=\"457\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.legalwills.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/LW-UK-review.jpg\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 413px) 100vw, 413px\" \/><\/figure>\n<p>Will Writer<\/p>\n<p>Solicitor<\/p>\n<p>DIY Kit<\/p>\n<p>LegalWills.co.uk<\/p>\n<p>Initial cost<\/p>\n<p>\u00a3100. \u00a3300<\/p>\n<p>\u00a3150. \u00a31,000+<\/p>\n<p>\u00a30. \u00a330<\/p>\n<p>\u00a349.95<\/p>\n<p>Updates<\/p>\n<p>Paid per change<\/p>\n<p>Paid per change<\/p>\n<p>Buy new kit<\/p>\n<p>Unlimited, free<\/p>\n<p>Hidden costs<\/p>\n<p>Likely (upsells)<\/p>\n<p>Possible<\/p>\n<p>Data sold<\/p>\n<p>None<\/p>\n<p>Legal quality<\/p>\n<p>Varies<\/p>\n<p>High<\/p>\n<p>Low<\/p>\n<p>High<\/p>\n<p>Convenience<\/p>\n<p>Home visit<\/p>\n<p>Office appointment<\/p>\n<p>Immediate<\/p>\n<p>Immediate, online<\/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_get_a_legally_valid_Will-2\"><\/span>What is the cheapest way to get a legally valid Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An online Will service provides the most affordable solution which still maintains its reliability. LegalWills.co.uk charges \u00a349.95 for a comprehensive Will. Free and ultra-cheap options exist but carry significant risks that can cost your family far more in the long run.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_cheap_Will_as_good_as_an_expensive_one-2\"><\/span>Is a cheap Will as good as an expensive one?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The price fails to serve as a dependable indicator which would show product quality. The Legal Services Board established that solicitor-drafted Wills showed the same level of accuracy as Wills generated by other service providers. The service needs to offer full service and obtain proper legal document evaluation for its templates.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_I_need_to_pay_a_solicitor_to_write_my_Will-2\"><\/span>Do I need to pay a solicitor to write my Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Most people do not. You should contact a solicitor only when you need individual legal counsel about your unique circumstances. An online service can handle basic estate planning needs which include trusts and multiple beneficiaries and Mirror Wills.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_it_cost_to_update_a_Will-2\"><\/span>How much does it cost to update a Will?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Each update requires a solicitor to charge between \u00a350 and \u00a3200 for their services. Users can access free Will updates through LegalWills.co.uk during their account activation period. Learn more about how to update your Will and how much it costs to change a Will.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_should_I_avoid_free_Will_services-2\"><\/span>Why should I avoid free Will services?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Free services generate revenue by selling your personal data, charging hidden subscription fees, or upselling unnecessary products. The Will itself is typically not reviewed by legal professionals and may not be legally valid. See our full analysis of why free Will kits are the worst option.<\/p>\n<\/main>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Originally published: 14 March 2019 | Last updated: 27 November 2025 TL;DR: The UK offers Will writing services which cost between free and more than \u00a31,000 depending on the approach you choose. Professional Will writers maintain price ranges between \u00a3100 and \u00a3300 but they tend to push clients toward extra services. The legal fees for [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[174,177],"tags":[186,148],"class_list":["post-2197","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-general","category-wills","tag-myths","tag-wills"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.7 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>How Much Does It Cost to Write a Will? \u00a30 to \u00a31,000 Explained<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"How much does it cost to write a Will in the UK? 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