Will Cost Calculator
See what a will costs for your situation in England & Wales: a DIY kit from £39.99 against a solicitor's typical fees, and what you save. No sign-up, nothing stored.
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Typical solicitor charge for the same documents.
Information only, not legal advice. England & Wales. WillSafe prices are current; solicitor fees are a typical range and vary by firm and complexity. A will must be signed and witnessed correctly under the Wills Act 1837 to be valid.
What a will actually costs
A will in England and Wales does not have to cost hundreds of pounds. A do-it-yourself will kit costs from £39.99, and two matching mirror wills for a couple about £59.99. A solicitor typically charges £150 to £500 per will, and the bill climbs quickly for couples, lasting powers of attorney and the other documents that make up a full estate plan. For a straightforward estate, the difference is money for the same legal outcome: a valid will that says who gets what and who sorts it out.
A kit is valid, if you sign it properly
The thing that makes a will valid is not who typed it, but how it is signed. Under the Wills Act 1837 you must sign it in the presence of two independent adult witnesses, present at the same time, who then sign in your presence; a witness, or a witness's spouse, must not be a beneficiary. A good kit walks you through this step by step. Start with the free guided will builder or check whether you need one at all with the 60-second quiz.
When to pay for a solicitor
A solicitor earns the extra cost where the estate is large or complex: trusts, business assets, significant inheritance tax exposure, property abroad, a blended family, or a real risk of a challenge. For those, the fee buys tailored advice and is worth it. For a typical estate, a kit does the same legal job for a fraction of the cost. This page is general information for England & Wales, not legal advice.
Will cost questions
How much does a will cost in the UK?▾
A DIY will kit for England and Wales costs from £39.99. A solicitor typically charges £150 to £500 per will, and more for couples or a full estate plan. The right choice depends on how complex your estate is: a straightforward estate is well served by a good kit, while a complex one justifies a solicitor.
Is a DIY will legally valid?▾
Yes, provided it is signed and witnessed correctly. Under the Wills Act 1837, you must sign the will in the presence of two independent adult witnesses who are present at the same time and who then sign in your presence. Witnesses and their spouses cannot benefit from the will. A good kit guides you through this.
When should I use a solicitor instead of a kit?▾
Use a solicitor for larger or complex estates: trusts, business assets, significant inheritance tax exposure, foreign property, a blended family, or where you expect the will to be challenged. For a typical estate that leaves everything to a partner or children, a kit is usually enough.
How much does a will cost for a couple?▾
Two matching mirror wills from a kit cost about £59.99 for the pair. A solicitor typically charges £300 to £1,000 for two wills. Unmarried couples have an extra gap to close, because a cohabiting partner inherits nothing under the intestacy rules without a will.
What does a full estate plan cost?▾
A DIY complete estate plan, covering the will, lasting power of attorney guidance, a letter of wishes and more, is £149.99. The equivalent set of documents from a solicitor usually runs well over £1,000 for a straightforward estate.