Solicitor or will writer?

I think you must have had your will written during the annual Wills Week (or whatever it’s called now). Some firms participate in this and write a simple will very cheaply. Charities also offer ‘free wills’ in the hope that they will be left some money.

At two points in my life I have been very grateful for solicitors' advice.
I have done 2 DIY wills at points when there were no complications.
I have done 2 wills with solicitors. Each time, the solicitor has taken something that I wanted to do, explained the complications and issues and asked me to go away, think about it and return to discuss. I have done so, and each time stuck with what I wanted, but with some conditions added, or at least in the full knowledge that I was taking a calculated risk.

Solicitor every time. Wouldn’t even think of doing it without. When DH & I made our wills (which we thought were pretty straightforward) the solicitor came up with some very salient points that we hadn’t even considered. There’s a reason why they do it for a living.

A solicitor would be far better than a will writer .

Damdee

£25 seems very low for a Will. I need to make one - what would be the usual sort of a charge for a simple Will?

Well, it may have been more. I don't remember the exact amount but it was less than £100. I put off making one because I thought it would be expensive so I shopped around.
As I sadi, I don't know how much they would charge were I to change it.
Also, it wasn't complicated and my estate is really quite small (and getting smaller!) I also live in a very low-cost part of the country.
Don't get ripped off. Shop around.

The charges of a good, highly qualified professional are not ‘a rip off’. I loathe that expression. As with everything in life, you get what you pay for.

Germanshepherdsmum

The charges of a good, highly qualified professional are not ‘a rip off’. I loathe that expression. As with everything in life, you get what you pay for.

I agree.
I’m fortunate, my latest will update, alongside LPA health and finances are being looked over by an excellent young solicitor who specialises in this area of law. Very fortunate I know her as she’s very distant extended family, no connection with my wishes or decisions but easier to talk over the one complex area with.
Yes I will pay her fee

I have found a solicitor through the Law Society. Thanks to all for your recommendations.

We had our wills drawn up by a solicitor via the Free Wills Service offered by our favourite charity. All properly done, and even including a letter of intent as we don't want anyone trying to contest the wills after we are gone.

Solicitor for your will, we did POA online £84ish finance, £84ish for welfare sorry can’t remember correct terminology), solicitors would have been a lot more for POA- all straight forward.

We did a a mirror will- £90 each but that was before Covid

freewillsmonth.org.uk/

You could look at the above which is the free will writing months each year. The next is in October. You can see which solicitors are participating in your area.