Best Online Will Writing Service UK 2026 — Compared & Ranked

What happened to Farewill and Beyond?

Two of the most prominent names in UK online will writing have exited the market in 2025–2026.

• Farewill pivoted away from will writing and now operates as The Simpler Cremation Service. New will applications are no longer accepted. Existing Farewill wills remain legally valid under the Wills Act 1837, s.9 — the document is yours, not Farewill's.
• Beyond (formerly beyond.life) shut down its will-writing service in 2025 and redirects to a closure notice. Again, existing Beyond wills remain legally valid if correctly witnessed.

If you had a will with either service, see our guide: Is Farewill Still Doing Wills in 2026?

UK online will services compared — 2026

The table below covers the services available to new customers in England and Wales as of June 2026.

Prices correct as of June 2026. Will-writing is not a reserved legal activity under the Legal Services Act 2007; providers marked "unregulated" are not required to hold SRA authorisation.

Why WillSafe UK is the best-value option in 2026

With Farewill and Beyond both out of the market, WillSafe UK now offers the widest document scope at the lowest price among the remaining providers. The Essentials Bundle at £89.99 includes:

• Will Kit — plain-English, Wills Act 1837-compliant template for England and Wales
• LPA Guidance Pack — step-by-step guide to making a Lasting Power of Attorney through the OPG portal
• Letter of Wishes — non-binding guidance for executors, covering personal items and sentimental assets
• Funeral Wishes Planner — a structured record of your preferences
• Digital Legacy Inventory — accounts, subscriptions, and passwords your executors will need
• Executor Guide — a plain-English walkthrough of what executors are required to do

All documents are editable Microsoft Word files plus typeset PDFs. Instant download. 30-day money-back guarantee.

When should you use a solicitor instead?

A DIY will kit is appropriate for most straightforward estates. Use a regulated solicitor instead if any of the following apply:

• Blended family — children from multiple relationships with competing claims
• Disabled beneficiary who receives means-tested benefits (a badly drafted bequest can cause benefit loss)
• Estate over the inheritance tax nil-rate band (£325,000 per person / £650,000 combined for married couples, plus residence nil-rate band — see gov.uk IHT guidance)
• Business assets or agricultural property relief
• Property abroad

Co-op Legal Services is the only SRA-regulated online provider listed above. Regulation means access to the Legal Ombudsman and mandatory professional indemnity insurance.

Are online wills legally valid in England and Wales?

Yes. The Wills Act 1837, s.9 sets three requirements:

1. The will must be in writing
2. Signed by the testator (or by someone in their direction and presence)
3. Witnessed by two independent adults who both sign in the testator's presence at the same time

Will-writing is not a reserved legal activity under the Legal Services Act 2007. That means any adult can prepare their own will or use a template service like WillSafe UK. The question is not who wrote the template — it is whether the document was correctly executed.

Online wills produced by WillSafe UK, Octopus Legacy, Which? Wills, and Co-op Legal are all legally valid in England and Wales when correctly signed and witnessed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best online will writing service in the UK in 2026?

For value and document scope, WillSafe UK's Essentials Bundle at £89.99 is the best option for most adults in England and Wales in 2026. It includes six documents: a Will Kit, LPA Guidance Pack, Letter of Wishes, Funeral Wishes Planner, Digital Legacy Inventory, and Executor Guide — all as editable Word files and PDFs. For solicitor-supervised drafting, Co-op Legal Services charges around £175 and is SRA-regulated. Which? Wills is an independent-backed option. Octopus Legacy charges £150 per person.

Is Farewill still doing wills in 2026?

No. Farewill exited the DIY will-writing market in 2026 after pivoting to The Simpler Cremation Service. New will customers cannot use Farewill in 2026. Any will written by Farewill before they stopped the service remains legally valid under the Wills Act 1837 — the document belongs to you, not Farewill.

Is Beyond still doing wills in 2026?

No. Beyond (formerly beyond.life) also shut down its will-writing service in 2025 and now redirects to a closure notice. Existing Beyond wills remain legally valid if correctly signed and witnessed. If you need to update a Beyond will, you can use any DIY will kit or a solicitor — you do not need the original provider.

How much does an online will cost in the UK in 2026?

Prices in 2026 range from around £17.99 (LawPack Standard Will Pack) to £175+ (Co-op Legal Services, solicitor-supervised). WillSafe UK's Single Will Kit is £39.99; the Essentials Bundle with six documents is £89.99. Octopus Legacy charges £150 per person. Which? Wills is priced at around £90. Note that Farewill (£100) and Beyond (£90) have both exited the market.

Is an online will legally valid in England and Wales?

Yes, provided it meets the requirements of section 9 of the Wills Act 1837: the will must be in writing, signed by the testator, and witnessed by two independent adults who both sign in the testator's presence at the same time. Will-writing is not a reserved legal activity under the Legal Services Act 2007, so any adult can prepare their own will using a template. The Wills Act 1837 does not require solicitor involvement for a straightforward estate.

What is WillSafe UK's Essentials Bundle?

WillSafe UK's Essentials Bundle costs £89.99 and includes six estate-planning documents: (1) Will Kit — a plain-English, Wills Act 1837-compliant will template for England and Wales; (2) LPA Guidance Pack — a step-by-step guide to making a Lasting Power of Attorney via the OPG portal; (3) Letter of Wishes — a non-binding letter giving your executors guidance; (4) Funeral Wishes Planner; (5) Digital Legacy Inventory — a structured list of online accounts, passwords, and subscriptions; and (6) Executor Guide. All documents are editable Word files plus typeset PDFs. Instant download, 30-day money-back guarantee.

Does WillSafe UK cover Scotland?

No. WillSafe UK currently covers England and Wales only. Scottish wills are governed by the Succession (Scotland) Act 1964, which has different rules around forced heirship (legal rights) and witnessing requirements. Northern Irish wills are governed by the Wills and Administration Proceedings (NI) 1994. WillSafe UK does not currently offer templates for either jurisdiction.

Is WillSafe UK regulated?

Will-writing for individuals is not a reserved legal activity under the Legal Services Act 2007, so will writers are not required to be regulated by the SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority). WillSafe UK sells plain-English self-help templates; it is not a firm of solicitors and does not provide legal advice. If your estate is complex — a blended family, disabled beneficiaries, or a taxable estate — a regulated solicitor provides stronger consumer protection and professional indemnity insurance.