Make a Will Online, Checked by a Solicitor
Yes, you can make a legally valid will online in England and Wales. You answer a few plain-English questions, a qualified solicitor checks your will, and you sign it at home in front of two witnesses. It takes around 20 minutes and costs £19.99, including VAT.
Solicitor-checked · Free until you download
In short: making a will online is quick, valid and solicitor-checked. A single will is £19.99 and mirror wills for a couple are £29.99, both including VAT, against £200 to £650 at a solicitor. It is the right choice for a straightforward estate. For complex situations, we tell you honestly when to see a solicitor instead.
How much does it cost to make a will online?
A single online will is £19.99 and mirror wills for a couple are £29.99, both prices including VAT. A traditional solicitor typically charges £200 to £650 for the same document.
Single will
£19.99 includes VAT
Mirror wills for a couple
£29.99 includes VAT
Optional will storage
£30 a year, includes VAT
Traditional solicitor, for comparison
£200 to £650
Those prices are the full amount you pay. We show them including VAT on purpose, because many providers quote a lower figure and then add VAT at the checkout. There is no separate booking fee and no charge for the questionnaire. You only pay when you are happy with your finished will, so it is free right up until you download it. If you and your partner want matching wills, mirror wills for a couple cover you both for £29.99, still including VAT, and still checked by a solicitor.
Why people trust it
- Solicitor-checked
- Money-back guarantee
- Legally valid in England and Wales
- Free until you download
How does making a will online work?
You make your will in three steps: answer a few questions, have it checked by a solicitor, then sign and store it. Whether you want to write a will online for the first time or create a will online to replace an old one, our online will-writing service takes you through the whole thing in around 20 minutes.
1
Answer a few questions
Work through plain-English questions, with step-by-step guidance, about who you want to inherit, who will carry out your wishes, and any specific gifts. No legal jargon.
2
A solicitor checks it
A qualified solicitor reviews your will before you sign, so mistakes that can void a will get caught early.
3
Sign and store it
Print your will and sign it in front of two independent witnesses to make it legal. Keep the original safe, or add secure storage for £30 a year.
What does an online will cover?
Your online will sets out who inherits, how your estate is distributed, who carries out your instructions, who looks after your children, and any specific gifts. It is a full last will and testament, not a cut-down template.
Who inherits
Name the people or charities who receive your money, property and belongings.
Executors
Choose who will carry out your wishes and handle your estate.
Guardians
Appoint who looks after your children under 18.
Specific gifts and legacy
Leave named items, sums of money, or a legacy to charity.
Digital assets
Record online accounts and digital property so your executors can find and manage them.
Funeral wishes
Record what you would like to happen.
Online will vs solicitor: which is right for you?
A solicitor-checked online will does the same legal job as a solicitor for a straightforward estate, in less time and for far less money. A solicitor is worth the fee for complex estates. Here is how the two compare.
| Online will | Solicitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | £19.99 single, £29.99 mirror, inc VAT | £200 to £650 |
| Time | Around 20 minutes with no appointment | One to three weeks with appointments |
| Solicitor involvement | A solicitor checks your will before you sign | A solicitor drafts it for you |
| Best for | Straightforward estates | Complex estates with inheritance tax, trusts, business or overseas assets, or blended families |
| Updating it | 28 days of free changes, then a codicil or new will | Usually charged for each revision |
How do you change your will after you make it?
You can update your will whenever your circumstances change. Changes are free for 28 days after you finalise it, then you update by codicil or by making a new will. Keeping it current matters as much as making it.
A will should be reviewed after a marriage, divorce, house move, new child, or a death in the family. An out-of-date will can send your estate somewhere you no longer intend, so it is worth checking every few years and after any big life event.
When might you still need a solicitor?
An online will suits most straightforward estates. Some situations need tailored legal advice, and we would rather tell you than sell you the wrong thing. See a solicitor if any of these apply to you.
- Your estate is large or complex, or likely to face inheritance tax and need estate planning.
- You have a blended family, or children from a previous relationship you want to protect.
- You own a business, agricultural property, or assets abroad.
- You want to set up certain trusts for asset protection, for example against care fees.
- Your family situation is contested, or a divorce is not yet finalised.
In those cases, tailored advice earns its fee. For a standard estate, one home, some savings, and clear beneficiaries, a solicitor-checked online will does the same legal job for far less, so it makes sense to make a will online.
Frequently asked questions
Are online wills legally valid?
Yes. An online will is legally valid once you sign it in front of two independent witnesses who are not beneficiaries, under the Wills Act 1837. The way you write the will does not affect its validity. Correct signing and witnessing is what makes any will legal.
Do I need a solicitor to make a will online?
No. You do not need a solicitor to make a valid will in England and Wales, and you can make one yourself online. Every will is still checked by a qualified solicitor for reassurance. You should use a full solicitor if your estate is complex or you need tailored advice.
How long does it take to make a will online?
Most people complete their will in around 20 minutes. You answer plain-English questions in one sitting, then print and sign the document at home in front of two witnesses. There are no appointments to book and no waiting for drafts to come back.
What do I do after I make my will online?
Print your will and sign it in front of two independent witnesses who are not beneficiaries or married to a beneficiary. They sign too. Then keep the original somewhere safe and findable, tell your executors where it is, and consider secure storage.
Is an online will valid for probate?
Yes. Probate accepts a will based on whether it is valid, not how it was made. A correctly signed and witnessed online will carries the same standing at probate as one drafted by a solicitor. Keeping the signed original safe matters more to probate than the format.
Can I make mirror wills for a couple online?
Yes. Couples can make mirror wills online for £29.99, including VAT. You each get your own will, leaving everything to one another and then to the same people. Both are checked by a solicitor. It suits couples with shared wishes and a straightforward estate.
Is making a will online right for you?
For most people in England and Wales with a straightforward estate, making a will online is the sensible choice. You get a legally valid, solicitor-checked will in around 20 minutes for £19.99, including VAT, instead of £200 to £650 and a wait for appointments. If your situation is genuinely complex, we have told you plainly where a solicitor is worth the fee. If it is standard, there is no reason to pay more or put it off.
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