In this article we look at the best online Will writing services in the UK. We explain ways in which you can get a Will for free as well as provide a list of the UK's best paid-for Will writing services. First, let's look at whether you actually need a Will in the first place.
Do I need a Will?
Anybody with assets, such as cash, property or investments should have a Will. This allows them to decide how their assets are distributed on death. If you are married, in a relationship or have children then having a Will is an urgent requirement to ensure that your children are secure and cared for if either partner were to die.
For more information on Wills and whether you need one, read our article 'What is a will and should I get one?'
Getting a Will prepared is a simple task and there are a number of options available which we go into more detail below.
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The best online Will writing sites
| Will provider | Cost for individuals | Cost for couples | Cost to update |
Checked by a solicitor
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Trustpilot Review score
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| Farewill* | £80† | £128† | £10 p/year subscription unlimited updates and first year free |  |
4.9/5 |
| Which?* | £80† | £130† | £39 one-off fee as self-service and £59 if you require a review of the change | |
4.2/5 |
| Beyond Life | £90 | £135 | £10 p/year subscription unlimited updates | |
4.6/5 |
| Make a will online* | £60 | £90 | £10 p/year subscription for lifetime updates |  |
4.8/5 |
| Kwil | Free or £150 | £290 | £10 p/year subscription for lifetime updates | |
4.3/5 |
| Legal Wills | £49.95 | £79.95 | £11.95 for updates in the first year (you can purchase multiple years at a discounted rate) | |
4.6/5
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| FreeWills | Free | Free | Free | |
4.8/5 |
† Price reduced via our reader offers - see below for further details
When should you use a solicitor to prepare a Will?
Using a solicitor to draw up a Will is usually the most expensive method. However, this method is better for more complicated Wills when you need the services of a legal firm to answer your questions and give guidance. Solicitors will charge between £100 & £200 for a basic Will, so shopping around can save you money.
You should consider using a solicitor to prepare a Will in the following circumstances:
- you have overseas assets
- you own or part-own a business
- your estate is worth more than the IHT threshold (£325,000 for an individual, £650,000 for a married couple)
- your family situation is complicated or you want to make special arrangements for children or a disabled person
The best paid-for Will writing services
Farewill*
Established in 2015 they are now the biggest Will writing service in the UK writing over 30,000 Wills and raising over £900 million for charity.
All Wills are created online in just 15 minutes, the Will is then checked by a team of experts and sent to you for signing and witnessing. Farewill also offers probate and cremation services.
Farewill has received over 17,000 reviews on the independent review site Trustpilot with an average score of 4.9 out of 5.0
- £80 for individuals (price reduced by 20% by using our unique link below)
- £128 for couples (price reduced by 20% by using our unique link below)
- £10 subscription per year for unlimited updates (free unlimited updates in the first year)
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Which?*
Complete an online questionnaire to find out which will is right for you and then you can complete it in your own time. Which? Wills offers a premium service that has the will printed and bounded and posted to your home address.
Which? has received around 300 reviews on Trustpilot with an average score of 4.4 out of 5.0.
- £80 for individuals (price reduced using our unique link below)
- £130 for couples (price reduced using our unique link below)
- £39 one-off fee to update
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Beyond Life
All Wills are created online in just 15 minutes and checked by an in-house legal team and sent to you for signing and witnessing.
Beyond has received over 1,000 reviews on the independent review site Trustpilot with an average score of 4.6 out of 5.0
- £90 for individuals
- £135 for couples
- £10 subscription per year for unlimited updates
Make a will online*
Create a will online in 10-15 minutes answering a few simple questions. Every will is checked by a qualified solicitor
Make a Will Online has received over 1,100 reviews on the independent review site Trustpilot with an average score of 4.8 out of 5.0
- £60 for individuals
- £90 for couples
- £10 annual subscription for lifetime updates
Kwil
All Wills are created online then checked and verified by a team of legal experts. Wills are stored in the client's own virtual Lockbox providing ease of access to executors in the event of death. Also offer other services such as probate and funeral director comparisons.
Kwil only has over 700 reviews on Trustpilot with an average score of 4.3 out of 5.
- Free for basic individual wills or £90 for individual premium wills
- £120 for couples
- Free to update at any time
Legal Wills
Basic service with Wills prepared from an online questionnaire, printed by the customer then signed and witnessed.
Legal Wills has received around 240 reviews on Trustpilot with an average score of 4.6 out of 5.0.
- £49.95 for individuals
- £79.95 for couples
- £11.95 one-off fee for updates for the first year. Additional years can be purchased at discounted rates
The best free Will writing services
Online will writing service FreeWills
If you are creating a simple Will you may wish to look at the free online will writing service FreeWills. Creating a will with FreeWills is 100% free and any future changes or updates to your will at a later date are also free. All wills written online with FreeWills are checked and approved by a solicitor. More information can be found at FreeWills.
Free Wills month
A number of charities including Age UK, British Heart Foundation & Prostate Cancer UK sponsor a will-writing scheme in March & October each year. This scheme allows those aged over 55 to get a simple solicitor-drafted Will for free. Around 300 solicitor firms across the UK take part in this scheme with a total of 10,000 free Wills available.
If the will is more complex, then a fee may be charged by the solicitor. Couples that require a 'mirror will' (identical wills that leave everything to each other) only require one partner to be over 55. As the number of free Wills is limited it is advisable to book as early as you can, go to Free Wills Month to book your appointment.
Will Aid
A number of charities including Age UK & Save the Children sponsor a Will writing scheme in November each year. Around 500 solicitor firms across the UK offer to write a basic Will for anyone, regardless of age, in return for a charitable donation. A suggested donation of £100 for a single Will or £180 for 'Mirror Wills' is distributed among the supported charities. You can find participating solicitors at Will Aid.
Union-sponsored Wills
A number of trade unions offer free Wills to their members, so if you are a member of a union check with your union rep or on the union website to see if you are eligible.
Charity based schemes
Many charities offer a free will-writing service in exchange for a small donation to the selected charity. Each charity will have its own eligibility rules, so check the charity's website for more details.
The best DIY wills
In theory, you can write a will on a piece of paper and as long as it is signed and witnessed by two adult-aged, independent witnesses then it should be legal. Using the DIY approach to prepare your will is not usually advisable as you are creating a legal document which will be referred to on your death. Using incorrect legal wording or ambiguous statements could render your will illegal and your assets distributed according to the rules of intestacy, check out our article that looks at what happens if you die without a Will.
DIY will templates are available online or in stationery shops for as little as £10 but should only be used if your will is simple and straightforward.
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