How much does a will cost in the UK?
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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.
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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](swiftwill.co.uk*) can start from around £35 once — for example [SwiftWill](swiftwill.co.uk*) at £35 single / £55 [mirror wills](swiftwill.co.uk/mirror-wills*) with free lifetime updates. Watch subscriptions: many providers charge ~£10 a year for updates. Market comparison: [will cost UK](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.
Primary source: moneyhelper.org.uk/family-and-care/death-and-bereavement
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