⚠️ 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 Ireland runs from a small sum for a template you complete yourself to a thousand euro or more 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 set national fee. What you pay depends mostly on the route you choose, how involved your estate is and, for a solicitor, where the firm is based.
Price does not decide validity. A will is generally valid if it meets the formalities of the Succession Act 1965, 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 adult children sits at the lower end; trusts, a business, a farm or assets abroad push the price up.
A spouse or civil partner generally has a legal right share, and a blended family or a child who needs provision usually calls for more careful drafting.
A template is cheapest; a solicitor advising on your own family and tax position is where most of the extra cost, and value, lies.
Dublin firms tend to charge more than regional ones, and some solicitors bill by the hour rather than offering a fixed fee agreed in advance.
The table below sets out typical Irish market ranges for each route, what each usually includes and where the figures come from. They are a national overview for information only; always check a provider’s current price before deciding.
Typical Irish market ranges for informational purposes only. There is no set national fee for a will, and solicitors in Dublin tend to sit at the higher end. Prices vary by firm and estate complexity, and may change over time. Always check the source and consult a professional before deciding.
€10 to €50
A downloadable template you complete yourself. No review of your circumstances, and a template filled in or witnessed incorrectly may not meet the Succession Act 1965 formalities.
Source: makeawill.ie (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
€60 to €150
A guided questionnaire that produces a will with signing and witnessing instructions. Some services include a solicitor review of the draft.
Source: willable.ie (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
€150 to €500
A solicitor drafts the will and advises on your own situation, often for a fixed fee. Mirror wills for a couple are usually priced as a pair.
Source: coynesolicitors.ie (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
€500 to €1,000+
Tailored drafting for larger or more involved estates (trusts, a business, a farm or assets abroad), sometimes billed by the hour.
Source: moneyguideireland.com (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
It depends on the route. A template costs little, an online will service a modest fee, and a solicitor typically charges more, rising with the complexity of the 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 Succession Act 1965. The trade-off with cheaper routes is usually less guidance, so a mistake that makes a will invalid is easier to miss.
There can be. Some providers charge for storage or updates, and you may pay again to revise a will after a marriage, a separation, a new child or a change in your assets.
Usually not in full. Many solicitors and online services price mirror wills for a couple as a pair, which tends to cost less than two separate single wills.
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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