12 PRICES TRACKED
Will writing
A standard will drawn up by a solicitor or online provider. Prices range from a few tens to hundreds of pounds.
Every price we track (hover a dot)
The gap: advertised vs actually paid (medians)
People reported paying 65% less than the advertised list price for will writing.
List prices are advertised prices; paid figures are what people reported, often for different cases. Treat the gap as a signal, not a quote.
| Year | Region | Provider | What it was | List | Paid | Src |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | England & Wales | Online / national | Will writing, single will (online)Farewill online single will; provider fee only, consumer price (inc VAT); free email/phone support. | £100 | — | source |
| 2025 | UK-wide | Unknown | Solicitor will update (complex will)Poster did not state location | — | £150 | source |
| 2025 | England | Unknown | Single solicitor will, straightforwardPoster confirmed they are in England but gave no more specific region | — | £150 | source |
| 2026 | England & Wales | Online / national | Will writing, mirror wills for a couple (online)Farewill online mirror wills (two wills for a couple). | £160 | — | source |
| 2026 | England & Wales | Online / national | Will writing, single will (by telephone specialist)Farewill telephone will written by a specialist; more complex wishes accommodated. | £240 | — | source |
| 2025 | UK-wide | Independent | New will from local solicitorPoster said 250 pounds plus VAT; price_gbp includes VAT (250 x 1.2). Poster did not state location | — | £300 | source |
| 2025 | UK-wide | Unknown | Solicitor-written will (single)Which? representative survey of UK adults, May 2025: average paid for a lawyer-written will | £328survey avg | — | source |
| 2026 | England & Wales | Online / national | Will writing, mirror wills for a couple (by telephone)Farewill telephone mirror wills for a couple. | £380 | — | source |
| 2025 | England & Wales | Independent | Will writing, single/simple will (high-street solicitor)HRJ Foreman Laws SRA price-transparency sheet (Nov 2025); solicitor fee £400 +VAT = £480 inc VAT. | £480 | — | source |
| 2026 | England & Wales | Independent | Will writing, single standard will (high-street solicitor)Collins & Hoy Solicitors pricing page; £525 +VAT = £630 inc VAT. | £630 | — | source |
| 2025 | England & Wales | Independent | Will writing, mirror wills (high-street solicitor)HRJ Foreman Laws mirror wills; £600 +VAT = £720 inc VAT. | £720 | — | source |
| 2026 | England & Wales | Independent | Will writing, mirror wills (high-street solicitor)Collins & Hoy Solicitors mirror wills; £875 +VAT = £1,050 inc VAT. | £1,050 | — | source |
Common questions
How much does will writing cost in the UK?
Across 12 real UK prices, the median is £314, ranging from £100 to £1,050. These are published prices and bills people actually paid, not estimates.
Why do will writing prices vary so much?
Firms set their own fees, and the final bill depends on the complexity, the property value or estate size, and disbursements on top. Online providers are usually cheaper than the high street.
How can I pay less for will writing?
Get itemised fixed-fee quotes from several firms, check which disbursements are included, and read the small print for extra charges before you instruct.
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Methodology: prices here are published prices and bills people reported paying. Each row says which it is, with a link to the source where one exists. We never estimate and no sponsor can touch a number. Spot an error? Tell us and we will fix or remove it fast.