Need to update will

Thank you so much for your replies. Our local hospice has this service so I think I will use them as my estate is modest and uncomplicated.

Our solicitor did our wills free very many years ago with a donation to a charity. It was a reputable firm and they were done properly but they were simple mirror wills.

I don't know how it works if you need something more complicated.

I suppose it depends on your estate - I’ve just done a new will at my Solicitor and scrapped the old one. The cost was £495. Before I did it, I was asked several questions about my ‘estate’ and based on my answers, I think a Charity would’ve expected more than the £495!
Years ago, friends took advantage of a £99 will offer, only to find they couldn’t track down the Company later.

I think it pays to go to a reputable solicitor, especially if there are several bequests, etc. On the other hand, my Dad who had very little to dispose of, did his own on forms he bought in WHSmith and had his neighbours witness it.

Btw - the hospice later wrote to thank me for my donation.

My solicitor advertises "free" wills but suggests a donation to a local hospice - there is absolutely no pressure to donate . He raises a considerable amount of money. I think it's commendable and the service didn't differ from any will I've made in the past. Maybe see if there's a solicitor you trust that offers the same service.

We did a free will at one stage. Honestly, it's so much better to get a solid will done by a lawyer. That was our experience at least.