⚠️ This guide was researched and updated in May 2026. Laws and regulations change frequently. For specific legal advice regarding your jurisdiction, please consult with local legal counsel.
The cost of a will in Hong Kong runs from little or nothing for a template you complete yourself to several thousand dollars for a solicitor handling a complex estate. This guide sets out the typical range for each route and what tends to push the price up.
There is no single price. What you pay depends mostly on the route you choose and how involved your estate is. The drafting fee is also only part of the picture: administering the estate after death is charged separately, and usually costs more than the will.
Price does not decide validity. A will is generally valid if it meets the formalities of the Wills Ordinance (Cap. 30), whichever route produced it. See do I need a solicitor to write a will for what those formalities involve.
Cost tends to follow complexity and the amount of tailored advice, not the length of the document.
An estate left to a spouse or children sits at the lower end; property abroad, a business or a trust pushes the price up.
Guardianship wishes for young children or a blended family usually call for more careful drafting, which tends to cost more.
A template is cheapest; a solicitor advising on your own family and property position is where most of the extra cost, and value, lies.
Some providers charge extra for features such as backup beneficiaries or guardians, or for later edits, so compare what each quote includes.
The table below sets out typical Hong Kong market ranges for each route, what each usually includes and where the figures come from. They are an overview for information only; always check a provider’s current price before deciding.
Typical Hong Kong market ranges for informational purposes only. MPF benefits usually follow a separate nomination with your scheme, and estate administration after death is charged separately. Prices vary by firm and estate complexity, and may change over time. Always check the source and consult a professional before deciding.
HK$0 to HK$50
A template you complete yourself. No review of your circumstances, and a template signed or witnessed incorrectly may not meet the Wills Ordinance formalities.
Source: bestar-hk.com (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
HK$1,500 to HK$2,500
You complete the will online, with professional review, printing and signing support available if you want them. Couple wills are usually priced as a pair.
Source: noblewills.com (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
HK$1,000 to HK$3,000
A solicitor drafts the will and advises on your own situation, commonly for a fixed fee that may include a lawyer attesting as a witness.
Source: hkwills.com (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
HK$3,000 to HK$12,000+
Tailored drafting for larger or more involved estates (property abroad, trusts or guardianship arrangements for children).
Source: littlestepsasia.com (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
It depends on the route. A template costs little, an online service charges a flat fee, and a solicitor typically charges more for a complex estate. The dated ranges and their sources are in the table above; always check a provider’s current price.
Yes, if it meets the formalities of the Wills Ordinance. The trade-off with cheaper routes is usually less guidance, so a mistake that makes a will invalid is easier to miss.
Not always in the usual way. MPF benefits generally follow a nomination made with your scheme, so it is worth checking that nomination alongside your will.
There can be. Some providers charge for updates, and you may pay again to revise a will after a marriage, a new child or a change in your assets.
Whichever route suits you, a valid, up-to-date will is what decides who inherits. Start yours with structured prompts, or find a legal professional for advice on your own position.
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