How much does a basic Will cost with a solicitor?

A straightforward single Will with a solicitor is typically a fixed fee in the low hundreds of pounds, depending on your circumstances. The key point is that a reputable solicitor agrees the fee in writing before starting, so you know the cost up front. At Safe Harbour Legal every Will is fixed-fee with no hourly billing — see our pricing page for current figures.

Is it cheaper to write your own Will?

Writing your own Will is cheaper up front, but it carries by far the highest risk. Home-made and online Wills are the most common source of inheritance disputes because of signing errors, unclear wording or out-of-date gifts — problems that only emerge after death, when they can cost the estate thousands of pounds to resolve. For most people the modest cost of a solicitor-drafted Will is money well spent.

How much do mirror Wills cost for a couple?

Mirror Wills — a matching pair where each partner leaves their estate to the other and then to the children — usually cost less than two completely separate Wills, because much of the work overlaps. Combining Wills with Lasting Powers of Attorney in a bundle saves more again, with discounts of up to 30% in our case. See our pricing page for the exact figures.

Are free Will schemes any good?

Free Will schemes (often run with charities) can be a sensible option for simple circumstances, but they usually provide only a basic Will and may expect a gift to the charity. If your situation involves property worth protecting, a business, a second marriage, children from different relationships or any inheritance tax exposure, you are likely to need tailored advice that a free scheme cannot provide.

Do I have to pay anything to talk to you first?

No. The initial discovery call is free and there is no obligation. We will tell you honestly whether you need our help, what it would involve, and exactly what it would cost as a fixed fee before you decide anything.

How Much Does a Will Cost in 2026? Fees Explained

"How much does a Will cost?" is one of the first questions we are asked — and a fair one. The honest answer is that the price varies widely depending on who writes it and how complicated your circumstances are. What matters far more than the headline figure is whether the Will actually does what you need it to do.

This guide sets out what you can expect to pay in 2026 across the main options, what should be included in the price, and why the cheapest Will is often the most expensive in the long run.

Key Takeaways

A solicitor-drafted single Will typically costs a fixed fee in the low hundreds of pounds; mirror Wills for a couple cost less than two separate Wills
Online and DIY Wills are cheap or free but carry the highest risk of errors that only surface after death
Unregulated "Will-writers" are not solicitors and are not covered by the same insurance or complaints protections
A disputed or invalid Will can cost the estate many thousands of pounds to put right
At Safe Harbour Legal every Will is a fixed fee, agreed in writing before any work starts — no hourly billing, no surprises

The Main Ways to Make a Will — and What They Cost

There are four common routes to making a Will. Each sits at a different point on the price-versus-protection scale.

Your options at a glance

Cheaper, higher risk

DIY / shop-bought kit — a few pounds, no advice, very easy to get wrong
Online Will — low cost, automated, no one checks your circumstances
Free "charity" Will schemes — free to you, but usually a basic Will and tied to a charity gift

More protection

Unregulated Will-writer — variable price, not a solicitor, limited recourse
Solicitor — a fixed professional fee, full advice, insured and regulated
STEP-qualified solicitor — the gold standard for anything involving trusts, tax or blended families

What Should Be Included in the Price

A solicitor's fixed fee for a Will should not just buy a typed document. With Aaron, it includes the advice and the safeguards that make the Will worth having:

A proper conversation about your circumstances — family, property, business interests and what you actually want to happen
Plain-English advice — including issues you may not have thought of, such as guardians for children or protecting a home from care fees
A correctly drafted, valid Will — signed and witnessed properly so it cannot be challenged on a technicality
Executor and beneficiary guidance — so the people you appoint understand their role
Safe storage and a clear copy — so the Will can be found when it is needed

Over half

of UK adults still have no valid Will in place

Source: Canada Life, 2024

Mirror Wills and Bundles — Where Couples Save

If you and your partner want broadly matching Wills — each leaving everything to the other, then to the children — a pair of "mirror Wills" is usually more economical than two entirely separate Wills. Combining your Wills with Lasting Powers of Attorney in one appointment saves more again.

We offer bundle pricing for couples getting all of their affairs in order at once, with discounts of up to 30% compared with buying each service separately. The exact figures are set out plainly on our pricing page.

See our fixed Will fees

Every price is fixed and agreed before we start. View our transparent pricing, or book a free 30-minute call with Aaron to talk through what you need.

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The Hidden Cost of a Cheap Will

The most common problems we see with home-made and online Wills are: incorrect signing or witnessing (which makes the whole Will invalid), wording that is unclear or contradicts itself, gifts to people who have since died, and a complete failure to plan for tax, care fees or children. None of these show up until after death — when it is too late to fix them.

Solicitor vs Will-Writer: Know the Difference

Anyone can call themselves a "Will-writer". Unlike solicitors, most Will-writers are not regulated, are not required to hold professional indemnity insurance, and you cannot complain about them to the Legal Ombudsman. A solicitor is bound by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, carries insurance, and is accountable. For something as important as your Will, that accountability matters.

How to Get Your Will Sorted

From first call to signed Will

1
Book a free, no-obligation call
Tell us briefly what you need. There is no charge for this conversation and no pressure to proceed.
2
Get a fixed quote in writing
We confirm exactly what your Will (or Wills) will cost before any work begins — so you can decide with full information.
3
Talk it through — at home if you prefer
Aaron discusses your circumstances and wishes in plain English. Home visits across East Yorkshire are free of travel charge.
4
Review and sign
We draft your Will, you check it, and we make sure it is signed and witnessed correctly so it is legally valid.
5
Store it safely
Your Will is kept secure and a copy provided, so it can always be found when it is needed.

A Will for Bridlington and East Yorkshire Families

You deal directly with Aaron Johnson — a solicitor and STEP-qualified Trust and Estate Practitioner — from the first call to completion, not a call centre. We serve Bridlington, Driffield, Filey, Hornsea, Beverley, Cottingham and the wider East Yorkshire area, with free home visits where that is easier for you. Whatever route you have used before, it is always worth having your Will reviewed to make sure it still protects the people who matter.

How Much Does a Will Cost in 2026? A Clear Breakdown