Our Will Writing Service in England and Wales

A will writing service prepares a valid will that sets out who inherits your estate, who looks after any children, and who administers your affairs after you die. Our service brings that drafting together with wider estate planning, so the will fits the rest of your arrangements rather than sitting apart from them.

This page explains what our will writing service includes, the main types of will, how the process works, and how our fees are set. It describes the law of England and Wales. Figures and rules mentioned here are current as at July 2026 and are subject to change. For a fuller picture of how a will sits alongside trusts, powers of attorney and inheritance tax, see our guide to estate planning.

What a will writing service includes

A will writing service is a structured way of getting a properly drafted will in place. Rather than filling in a blank template on your own, you talk through your circumstances with a specialist who drafts the wording, checks that it reflects your wishes, and makes sure it is signed and witnessed correctly so it stands a good chance of being valid. A will only takes effect if it meets the legal formalities, so getting the signing right matters as much as the wording (gov.uk, Making a will, as at July 2026).

Our service typically covers an initial conversation about your family and assets, a draft for you to review, any changes you ask for, and clear guidance on signing and storing the finished will. Where your situation is more involved, we can also look at whether a trust or other planning belongs alongside the will.

Who we are, and who we are not

We think that honesty helps you choose well. For straightforward and moderately complex wills, a specialist will writing service can be a practical option. Where the stakes are high or the family position is complicated, many people prefer to involve a solicitor, a STEP practitioner, or a regulated financial adviser, and we are happy to work alongside them.

What is included in the service

What sits within a will writing service can vary between providers, so it is worth checking before you commit. As a general guide, our service usually includes the following.

• An initial conversation to understand your circumstances and wishes
• Drafting of your will, including beneficiaries, executors and any guardians for children
• One or more rounds of amendments to the draft
• Guidance on signing and witnessing so the will meets the legal formalities
• Advice on where and how to store the original safely, and how to tell your executors
• A steer on whether wider planning, such as a trust or a lasting power of attorney, may be worth considering

Things that usually sit outside a standard will writing fee include ongoing storage packages, later updates to the will, probate work after death, and detailed tax or investment advice. We flag any of these separately so you can see what you are paying for.

How our fees work

We do not publish a single price, because a meaningful figure depends on what your will needs to do. A straightforward single will involves less work than mirror wills with a trust, so the fee reflects the complexity rather than a flat rate for everyone. What stays constant is the approach: we explain what is involved and agree the fee with you in writing before any work starts, so there should be no surprises later.

Fixed fees are common across the will writing market, and many people find them easier to compare than hourly charges. When you compare providers, it can help to look past the headline number and check what is included, whether later changes cost extra, and whether storage or registration carry a separate charge. Prices across the market vary widely by provider and complexity, so treat any figure you see elsewhere as a general guide rather than a quote for your situation. For a fuller look at what shapes the cost of a will, see our guide to how much a will costs.

Will writing service, solicitor or DIY template

There is no single right route for everyone. The table below sets out the broad strengths and trade-offs of each option, so you can weigh what suits your circumstances. It is a general comparison, not a recommendation for your situation.

General comparison as at July 2026, subject to change. The right option depends on your circumstances, and many people take advice before deciding.

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