Single will
Our experienced will writers help you create a tailored will to reflect your wishes. Appoint executors, name beneficiaries, and choose guardians for your children with complete peace of mind.
- Single will £200.00
Price excludes VAT
Joint will
Also known as mirror wills, joint wills are perfect for married couples or long-term partners who share the same wishes. Each person has their own will, but the terms usually reflect one another.
- Joint will £250.00
Price excludes VAT
Trust wills
Trust wills provide increase flexibility and protection of your assets. They are very beneficial for people with vulnerable beneficiaries, blended families and complex estates.
- From £600.00
Price excludes VAT
Check the type of will you need
There are 3 main types of will and each offer different levels of flexibility. Discover the right kind of will based on your individual circumstances.
What You Get For Your Money
Real People, Not Robots
Unlike many online will providers, we don’t ask you to fill out a cold questionnaire. Instead, we’ll guide you through a comprehensive 1-to-1 fact-finding session, online or in person. You’ll speak directly with a real, experienced adviser who takes the time to understand you, your family, and your priorities.
Trusted Expertise
With a qualified solicitor and a FCA-regulated financial adviser on our team, you’re in safe hands. We’ve got over 20 years of experience helping people make informed decisions about their estate.
Affordable, Straightforward Pricing
No jargon. No hidden fees. Just clear advice and fixed prices for proper will writing services.
Local and National Support
Based in Leicestershire and Cheadle, we support families locally and nationally. Prefer to do it online? No problem. We can complete everything over a secure video call, at a time that suits you.
We’ll Come to You
Need a home visit? We offer local home appointments for that extra personal touch. We can also provide professional witnesses if needed.
The Cost of Not Haivng A Will
If you’re young and healthy, creating a will isn’t always a priority. A recent study showed this to be a widespread attitude, revealing more than 56% of adults in the UK don’t have a will.
Dying without a will is known as dying intestate. The rules of intestacy dictate how your estate is distributed. Here’s what could happen:
- Your spouse or civil partner may not inherit everything if you have children.
- Unmarried partners receive nothing, no matter how long you’ve been together.
- Children under 18 may have their inheritance controlled by the court rather than a trusted guardian.
- Distant relatives could inherit instead of close friends or charities.
- If no legal heirs are found, your entire estate goes to the Crown.
These rules were originally set out in the Administration of Estates Act 1925 and, while they’ve been amended over the years (most recently in 2023), they are still largely based on outdated ideas of family life. The reality is, modern families are far more complex than they were in the 1920s, and the intestacy rules simply don’t work for most people today.
For starters, the law only recognises married partners or civil partners. If you’re in a long term relationship but not married, your partner is entitled to nothing.
Blended families also get a raw deal. The rules follow a strict bloodline, meaning stepchildren do not inherit unless they have been legally adopted.
When you die without a will, it isn’t just the financial burden your loved ones will have to carry. Navigating legal red tape and the uncertainty have also have a huge emotional impact. Take a look at why you need a will.
Get Your Will & LPA in 5 Simple Steps
Getting your will written with Online Probate couldn’t be simpler.
1. Get advice
Our friendly advisors will meet you to listen to your needs. We'll provide clear advice, enabling you to confidently make decisions.
2. Get your pack
After a full consultation you'll receive a comprehensive welcome pack. This outlines your chosen course of action and details next steps.
3. Get legal assistance
Our legal team will commence the creation of your essential legal documents.
4. Get your documents
A draft document will be sent to you for review. This is your chance to make any final amendments.
5. Get it finalised
Your final documents will be created and your legal documents will be securely stored with us.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a solicitor charge to make a will?
Costs vary across but according to our research, solicitors charged between £200-300 plus VAT for a basic will, £300-£600 plus VAT for joint or mirror will and £600 plus VAT if your will involves trusts, multiple properties or overseas assets. We did some further research in our local area of Market Harborough and discovered costs ranging from £258 – £420 for a single will while joint will ranged from £450 – £720.
Do I need a solicitor to make a will will?
Using a solicitor to draft your will is a natural and typical instinct. But it’s not always a good idea or the most cost-effective way of getting a will. Here’s the thing: will writing isn’t just about legal formalities. It’s about making sure your loved ones are protected, your wishes are carried out properly, and your estate is handled in the most tax-efficient way possible. And this is where solicitors often fall short. We offer comprehensive financial advice and expert estate planning, making us a much better choice. For more information take a look at our guide on the cost of making a Will with a solicitor.
What is the average price of a will in the UK?
It’s very hard to pin down an average price of wills. Across the UK you’ll find charities, financiers, advisers, professional will writers and solicitors offering wills at different rates which vary from £25-780.
Like anything else, you get what you pay for. While online, cheap or free wills may be fine for uncomplicated estates, we’ve seen many wills that aren’t legally binding, are missing beneficiaries, are witnessed properly and don’t offer any flexibility. At Online Wills and Probate, we’re a small team of legal and finance advisors so we’re committed to giving you genuine expert advice to you can make informed decisions.
Which solicitors are offering free wills?
We doubt that there are any solicitors offering free wills. However, there are lots of charities and organisations that offer free will – but they do come with the catch. Here are some of the issues we’ve seen with free wills:
- Improper witnessing, making them legally invalid
- Solicitors appointing themselves as executors. It’s not illegal but most people don’t realise they’ll take a considerable portion of your estate as a fee
- No Funeral wishes included. Free will often do go into much detail and important things like funeral wishes often get missed
- No mention of digital assets. Again free will lack vital details and clarity
For more details about why we don’t recommend free will, take a look at our guide on The Problem With Free Wills.
Leave a legacy
We work with a number of organisations who have chosen us as their trusted will writing partners. For every will we write on behalf of charities we donate 25% of the fee. Alternatively, talk to us about leaving a pledge to your favourite charities.
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