Writing your own Will
Write your Will online at your own pace. Save progress, finish from any device.
How much does making a Will cost in the UK?
The cost of making a Will in England and Wales ranges from £59 with Keystone to £500+ with a solicitor. Same legal document either way, and your Will is free with any Lasting Power of Attorney.
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Who needs a Will?
Most people writing a Will are doing it for themselves, or helping an ageing parent. Either way, Keystone is built for both.
Helping an elderly parent
Work through the questionnaire together. Your parent signs in front of two witnesses; you handle everything else.
For most people in England and Wales, the cost of making a Will is much lower than they expect. This page sets out the real numbers in 2026: what Keystone charges, what a solicitor would charge, and when each route is right.
The cost of making a Will in the UK in 2026
The price of making a Will in the UK ranges from about £59 with Keystone to £500+ with a solicitor in England and Wales. A single Will is £59; couples who want a matching Will each can get a pair of mirror Wills for £99. The legal document you end up with is the same in either case as long as it is signed properly. The real question is not how much, but what you are paying for on each route.
£59
Keystone online Will (free with any Power of Attorney)
£150 to £500
Typical solicitor cost for a Will
15 min
To complete the online questionnaire
The cost of a solicitor-drafted Will
Solicitor fees for making a Will in the UK usually run from £150 to £250 for a simple individual Will, and £250 to £400 for mirror Wills for a couple. Anything involving a trust easily tops £500. Watch for amendment fees, witnessing fees and storage fees on top.
The cost of Wills for a couple
Couples usually want a Will each, and most want them to match: the same wishes, leaving everything to one another first and then on to the children. These are called mirror Wills, two near-identical documents that mirror each other. Keystone prepares a pair of mirror Wills for £99, which works out at £49.50 each. A solicitor doing the same two Wills typically charges £250 to £400.
If either of you is also setting up a Lasting Power of Attorney, a Will is included free, so it is worth checking that route before paying for Wills on their own. Either way the document is the same legally valid Will. The only thing that changes is the price.
The hidden cost of not making a Will
Die without a Will and the rules of intestacy in England and Wales take over. Unmarried partners inherit nothing. Stepchildren you raised get nothing unless you formally adopted them. Friends, godchildren and charities all miss out. The cost of making a Will is less than most people spend on a meal out.
How it works
Writing your Will online takes three steps.
01
Answer simple questions
Plain English questionnaire. Around 15 minutes.
02
Review your Will
Free unlimited changes before you print.
03
Sign with two witnesses
Clear instructions on who signs what, in what order.
Same legality. £150+ with a solicitor. £59 with us.
A Will is legally valid in England and Wales the moment you sign it correctly, whether a solicitor charging £150 to £500+ drafted it or you wrote it online with Keystone for £59. The Wills Act 1837 decides if it counts, not the price tag, and our guided questionnaire makes sure the signing and witnessing meets every requirement.
Caitlin, Founder
I started Keystone after my own parents got quoted £1,400 by a solicitor for two Powers of Attorney. Exact same government forms. Exact same legal result. It just felt like something that shouldn't need to cost that much.
Local solicitor
£150 to £500+
per Will
- Book appointment weeks in advance
- Pay premium hourly rates
- Another fee for every amendment
- Best suited to complex estates
Keystone Online
BEST VALUEJust £59
per Will, or free with any Lasting Power of Attorney
- Complete from home in about 15 minutes
- Free unlimited changes before printing
- Same legality as a solicitor's document
- Professionally checked before release
Same legality. A fraction of the cost.
Here is everything you get for £59
Your legally valid WillSolicitor: £150 to £500
Plain English questionnaire, around 15 minutes
Clear signing and witnessing instructions
Free unlimited changes before printing
Professionally checked before release
You pay£59
Or get this Will free with any Lasting Power of Attorney.
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Why choose Keystone Estate Planning?
£59
Fixed price for your Will
15 min
Average time to finish the online questionnaire
£400+
Typical solicitor charge for the same document
- Plain English questionnaire, around 15 minutes
- Fixed £59 (free with any Lasting Power of Attorney)
- Legally valid under the Wills Act 1837
- UK based support on 0800 055 4321
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Related guidance
Do you need a solicitor for a Will?
When solicitor-drafted Wills are worth the extra cost.
Our Will service
How Keystone prepares your Will and what is included.
Lasting Power of Attorney cost and fees
The other document most people pair with a Will, free with every Lasting Power of Attorney.
Lasting Power of Attorney guidance
Everything to know about Lasting Powers of Attorney in England and Wales.
Health and Welfare Lasting Power of Attorney
Medical and care decisions if you ever cannot make them yourself.
Property and Financial Lasting Power of Attorney
Bank accounts, bills, pensions and property.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there renewal fees?▾
No. A Will doesn't expire. Once it's signed properly, it stays valid until you revoke it or write a new one.
How often should I update mine?▾
After anything significant: a marriage, a divorce, a new child, a property purchase, a big bereavement. Outside of those, a five year sanity check is plenty.
Does the price include storage of the Will?▾
No, and you do not need to pay for storage. We send you your Will ready to print, or post you a printed copy on the Print and Check tier. You sign it in front of two witnesses to make it legally valid, then keep the original somewhere safe at home. Some solicitors charge a recurring fee to store yours; with Keystone the original stays with you.
Can I amend mine later for free?▾
Small changes can be handled with a codicil. Anything bigger usually means writing a new Will. Online services make that affordable; solicitors usually charge for amendments.
How much are mirror Wills for a couple?▾
A pair of mirror Wills is £99 with Keystone, which is £49.50 each. Mirror Wills are two near-identical Wills, usually leaving everything to one another and then to the children. A solicitor typically charges £250 to £400 for the same pair. If either of you sets up a Lasting Power of Attorney, a Will is included free.
Is an online Will as legally valid as a solicitor Will?▾
Yes, as long as it meets the Wills Act 1837 requirements when it's signed and witnessed. Both routes produce a legally valid Will. The difference between them is price and hand holding, not legal weight.