# How much does a will cost in the UK?

> Quick answer · Last updated 22 July 2026

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## In short

A solicitor-drafted single will typically costs £150–£300, or £200–£500 for a couple's mirror wills. Online services range from about £35–£150. Discretionary trust or business wills cost £500–£1,500 or more.

Costs vary by complexity. A simple single will leaving everything to one or two beneficiaries is the cheapest. Wills involving trusts, business assets, blended families, foreign property or care-home protection can run to several thousand pounds.

For a straightforward England and Wales estate, fixed-fee [online will writing](https://swiftwill.co.uk/) can start from around £35 once — for example [SwiftWill](https://swiftwill.co.uk/) at £35 single / £55 [mirror wills](https://swiftwill.co.uk/mirror-wills/) with free lifetime updates. Watch subscriptions: many providers charge ~£10 a year for updates. Market comparison: [will cost UK](https://swiftwill.co.uk/will-cost/).

The cheapest option is a stationer's template (under £20), but mistakes can cost the estate far more than any professional fee — many DIY wills end up partly intestate or generate court fights. Charity campaigns such as Free Wills Month and Will Aid can also help if cost is a barrier.

## Related

- [Cost of a will (UK)](https://moneyguide.org.uk/cost-of/a-will-uk/)
- [How to write a will (UK)](https://moneyguide.org.uk/family-life/how-to-write-a-will-uk/)
- [Free and charity will schemes](https://moneyguide.org.uk/family-life/free-and-charity-will-schemes-uk/)

## Primary source

moneyhelper.org.uk/family-and-care/death-and-bereavement

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Independent UK money guidance from [Money Guide](https://moneyguide.org.uk). Information only — not regulated financial advice.