Best will writing service UK: compared and ranked for 2026

If you're searching for the best will writing service UK-wide, the table below is a good starting point. It covers five leading providers, from a fully online will completed in minutes to guided services with telephone solicitor support.

Prices and Trustpilot scores above are correct as of July 2026 and change regularly - always check the provider's own website before you commit. One correction worth flagging: Beyond (formerly beyond.life) closed in 2025 and is no longer a live will writing service, even though it still appears in some older comparison guides.

Before comparing individual providers, it helps to know what actually separates a good online will writing UK service from a poor one. Price is only part of the picture - the six factors below matter just as much.

Here's a closer look at each provider from our comparison table, including what they cost, who regulates them, and who they suit best.

Farewill will writing service - best for speed and simplicity

Farewill is an online will writing service where you can complete a simple will in around 15 minutes. Single wills start from £90, mirror wills for couples from £135, and £180 if you add a legal review. Farewill is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and holds a Trustpilot score of 4.9 from over 18,000 reviews. It suits straightforward estates and first-time will writers who want speed and a fully digital process.

Octopus Legacy - best for charity givers and complex wills

Octopus Legacy charges from £150 for a simple will, rising to around £450 if you need a trust included. The service is supervised by an SRA-regulated solicitor. In March, September, and October, wills are offered at no cost through a network of over 150 charity partners, with no obligation to leave a gift. This makes Octopus Legacy a good fit if you want to leave a charitable legacy, or if you have a blended family that needs a trust.

Co-op Legal Services - best for brand trust and support

Co-op Legal Services charges £150-£245 for a will and is regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority. Unlike the purely online providers, you get telephone access to a solicitor throughout the process, which suits anyone who'd rather talk things through than fill in a form alone. Turnaround is slower than Farewill or Octopus Legacy, reflecting the more guided process.

Which? Wills - best for consumer confidence

Which? Wills typically costs £100-£180. Your will is reviewed by specialist paralegals and supervised by an SRA-regulated solicitor, giving Which? members an independent, consumer-focused option. It's a solid choice if you value the Which? brand's reputation for independent testing, though it isn't designed for complex estates involving trusts or business assets.

Kwil - best budget alternative

Kwil is one of the newer entrants in the online will writing space, aimed at very simple estates on a tight budget with entry-level pricing. As with any newer or smaller provider, confirm its current regulatory status and what happens if something goes wrong before you pay, since customer support and complaint routes tend to be more limited than with larger, more established providers.

The biggest factor in choosing between will writing services isn't price - it's regulation. Solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which means they carry mandatory professional indemnity insurance and you have access to the Legal Ombudsman if something goes wrong. Will writing itself is not a reserved legal activity in England and Wales, so anyone can set up as a will writer without formal qualifications, training, or insurance.

What is the difference between a regulated and unregulated will writing service?

An SRA-regulated solicitor, or a provider supervised by one, gives you a formal complaints route and compensation if a mistake is made. An unregulated will writer may still do a competent job, but if an unregulated will writer makes an error - for example, one that invalidates a gift or misses a beneficiary - you may have no legal recourse at all.

Many will writers belong to voluntary trade bodies, most commonly the Society of Will Writers or STEP, the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. Membership sets a code of practice and usually requires indemnity insurance, but it's optional - always verify a provider's membership directly with the relevant body rather than taking their word for it. You can check a solicitor's standing on the SRA register.

Will writing itself is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Where a financial advisor discusses your will alongside wider estate planning, such as inheritance tax or later-life care funding, that advice is regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority - but drafting the will itself sits outside that regime.

Will writing cost UK-wide varies enormously depending on which route you choose and how complex your estate is. The table below breaks it down by price tier.

Beyond the cost of writing the will itself, it's worth budgeting for executor fees. Professional executors, such as a solicitor or bank, typically charge 1-5% of the estate's value. On a £300,000 estate, a 2% executor fee works out at £6,000 - money that comes straight out of what you leave behind. Naming a trusted friend or family member as executor instead avoids this fee entirely, though it does put more responsibility on them at an already difficult time.

There's no single best will writing service UK-wide answer for everyone - the right one depends on your circumstances. Use the matrix below as a starting point.

Most of the will writing services and pricing covered in this guide are built around England and Wales law. If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, some of the detail is different, so it's worth checking before you buy.

• Scotland: the equivalent of probate is called "confirmation," and intestacy rules differ from England and Wales under Scottish succession law.
• Northern Ireland: broadly similar principles to England and Wales, but with its own courts and probate process.

Many online will writing services only cover England and Wales, so if you're in Scotland or Northern Ireland, check with the provider before purchasing, or look for a solicitor qualified in the relevant jurisdiction.

A will is one part of a bigger picture. Many people writing or updating a will at the same time also think about Lasting Power of Attorney, inheritance tax exposure, and how their estate is structured overall. If later-life care costs or inheritance tax planning are on your mind, it's worth understanding how equity release affects your estate and inheritance before you decide. Releasing equity involves taking out a loan secured against your home, and your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage or any other debt secured on it.

We don't provide will writing services directly - our role is to help you understand your options and see how a will fits alongside your wider finances, such as inheritance tax planning or equity release. This page is for information only and does not constitute legal advice; for complex estates, always consult a solicitor.

If you're dealing with a bereavement or feeling overwhelmed by any of these decisions, MoneyHelper (moneyhelper.org.uk, 0800 138 7777) offers impartial, government-backed guidance at no cost.

See our guide to how much a will costs in the UK, our comparison of will writing service vs solicitor, or explore our wider guide to wills and estate planning.