Cost of Making a Will in Ireland — 2026 Guide

One of the main reasons people put off making a will is cost. The good news: making a professional will in Ireland is more affordable than most people expect, especially compared to the cost of not having one.

Professional Will Writing Costs in Ireland 2026

Simple Individual Will

A straightforward will for a single person with a simple estate (home, savings, clear beneficiaries): €150–€300.

Mirror Wills for a Couple

Two complementary wills for married couples or partners: €250–€450 for both wills together — cheaper per will than individual wills because the solicitor prepares them at the same time.

Will with Trust Provisions

If the will includes a trust (e.g., for minor children or a vulnerable beneficiary): €500–€1,000+.

Complex Will (Business, Farm, Foreign Assets)

Estates with business interests, agricultural land, or foreign assets require more detailed advice: €800–€2,000+.

Will + Enduring Power of Attorney

Many solicitors offer a package price for making a will and EPA together: €500–€900 for both.

DIY Will — A False Economy?

Will-writing kits are available from stationers and online. While technically valid if properly executed, DIY wills carry significant risks:

• Ambiguous wording that leads to family disputes or legal challenges after your death
• Failure to meet legal execution requirements (signing and witnessing)
• Failure to account for legal right shares of spouse and children
• Missing provisions that leave part of your estate without clear direction
• No consideration of tax implications

The cost of putting a poorly-drafted will right through legal proceedings can far exceed the original solicitor fee savings.

Online Will Services — Are They Safe for Ireland?

Several online will-writing services operate in Ireland. These may be appropriate for very simple estates but are not a substitute for professional advice on complex situations. Always check that any online service uses Irish-qualified solicitors and that the will is valid under Irish law. See: Online Will vs. Solicitor Ireland.

What's Included in the Solicitor's Fee?

A typical will writing fee from an Irish solicitor includes:

• Initial consultation to take instructions
• Drafting the will
• Advice on legal right shares, tax, and guardianship
• Attending the will execution (signing ceremony)
• Storage of the original will (sometimes included, sometimes a small annual fee)

How to Keep Will Writing Costs Down

• Come prepared — know your assets, beneficiaries, and executor choice before meeting your solicitor
• Ask for a fixed fee quote upfront
• Make mirror wills with your partner to share costs
• Combine your will with an EPA for a package price
• Keep the will simple where possible — complex trusts increase fees significantly

Is Making a Will Worth the Cost?

Absolutely. The cost of a professionally drafted will is trivial compared to the cost (emotional and financial) of dying without one. Intestate administration in Ireland typically costs more than probate with a valid will, and family disputes caused by no will or an ambiguous will can cost tens of thousands in legal fees. A will is the best value investment you will ever make.