Can you make a will online in the UK?
Make your Will for £39.99 → Fill-in template and plain-English guide, most people finish in about 30 minutes.
Making a will online used to feel risky. It is not, when it is done properly. This page shows the three ways to make a legally valid will online with WillSafe, what each one costs, and exactly what you still have to do by hand to make it count.
What makes an online will legally valid
According to GOV.UK, a will in England and Wales is legally valid if you:
- •are 18 or over;
- •make it voluntarily and of sound mind;
- •make it in writing;
- •sign it in the presence of two witnesses who are both over 18;
- •have both witnesses sign it in your presence.
Your witnesses, and their married partners, cannot be left anything in the will. The route you used to prepare the document does not change any of this, which is why a properly signed online will is as valid as a solicitor’s. For the detail, see our guide to whether online wills are legally valid and how to witness a will.
Three ways to make your will online
Guided will builder
Answer plain-English questions about your executors, gifts and beneficiaries, and download a personalised draft will. Free to try and included with every kit.
Open the builderDIY will kit – £39.99
The full editable template, plain-English guide, pre-completion checklist and step-by-step signing instructions. £59.99 for mirror wills for a couple. Most people finish in about 30 minutes.
View the kitPlatinum – £89
Rather talk than type? Answer by voice or typing and we write your will and email you the finished Word document. No blank page, no jargon.
See PlatinumNot sure which fits? The free builder and the DIY kit are the same template, so many people answer the questions online, then use the kit’s guide to check and sign. Platinum suits anyone who would simply rather talk it through.
Online will vs solicitor: what you pay
- WillSafe guided builder:Free to try
- WillSafe DIY kit:£39.99 single / £59.99 mirror
- WillSafe Platinum:£89 done-with-you
- Other online services:£90 – £200
- High-street solicitor:£200 – £500 single
For a full breakdown, read how much a will costs in the UK, compare the routes side by side in our online will vs solicitor vs will kit guide, or get a tailored estimate with the free will cost calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Can you make a will online in the UK?+
Yes. You can prepare a will online in England and Wales and it is just as legally valid as one drafted by a solicitor, provided it is signed and witnessed correctly. An online tool or template only produces the document; what makes a will legal is signing it, in writing, in the presence of two adult witnesses who each sign in your presence.
Are online wills legally valid in England and Wales?+
They are, as long as the finished will meets section 9 of the Wills Act 1837. GOV.UK confirms a will is legally valid if you are 18 or over, make it voluntarily and of sound mind, put it in writing, and sign it in the presence of two witnesses who are both over 18 and who also sign in your presence. The way you prepared the document, online, from a kit or by a solicitor, does not affect its validity.
How much does it cost to make a will online?+
WillSafe’s guided will builder is free to try, and the finished Single Will Kit is £39.99 (or £59.99 for mirror wills for a couple). Our done-with-you Platinum service, where you answer questions by voice or typing and we write the document for you, is £89. Other online will services typically charge £90 to £200, and a solicitor usually charges £200 to £500 for a straightforward single will.
Do I still need witnesses if I make my will online?+
Yes, always. No online will in England and Wales is complete until it is printed and signed in front of two independent adult witnesses, who then sign it themselves while you watch. Witnesses (and their married partners) cannot be beneficiaries or they lose their gift. England and Wales do not currently recognise fully electronic or video-witnessed signatures for everyday wills, so the signing happens on paper.
What is the difference between an online will builder and a DIY will kit?+
A guided online will builder asks you plain-English questions and assembles a personalised draft from your answers. A DIY will kit gives you the same professionally drafted template to fill in yourself, in Word or by hand. With WillSafe you can use both: the guided builder is free to try and included with every kit, so you can answer the questions online and still have the full template and signing guide.
Is an online will right for a complex estate?+
An online will suits a straightforward estate, a home, savings, belongings and clear beneficiaries. If you have a business, agricultural or foreign assets, a blended family where a claim is possible, or you want trusts for inheritance tax planning, speak to a solicitor. WillSafe says so plainly throughout, and our cost comparison helps you weigh the options.
Make your will online today
Start free with the guided builder, or download the full kit, drafted in accordance with the Wills Act 1837, with a visual signing guide so you get the witnessing right first time.
Self-help template, not legal advice. WillSafe UK provides will-writing templates and guidance for England and Wales. Validity requirements are summarised from GOV.UK (Making a will). For complex estates, speak to a qualified solicitor.