⚠️ 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 India runs from almost nothing for a will you write yourself to a substantial fee for an advocate handling a large or 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, how involved your estate is and the city you are in. Registering a will at the sub-registrar’s office is optional and carries its own modest fee.
Price does not decide validity. A will is generally valid if it is signed and attested by two witnesses as the law requires, whichever route produced it. See do I need an advocate to write a will for what that involves.
Cost tends to follow complexity and the amount of tailored advice, not the length of the document.
A modest estate left to a spouse or children sits at the lower end; a business, a trust or ancestral property pushes the price up.
Immovable property in several states, or assets abroad, usually needs more careful drafting, which tends to cost more.
A self-drafted will is cheapest; an advocate advising on your own family position and the personal law that applies to you is where most of the extra cost, and value, lies.
Neither is compulsory, but each adds a fee, and some online services bundle help with registration into their price.
The table below sets out typical Indian 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 Indian market ranges for informational purposes only. Succession is governed by more than one personal law and registration practice differs by state, so these are a national overview rather than the rule in any one state. Prices vary by advocate, city and estate complexity, and may change over time. Always check the source and consult a professional before deciding.
₹0 to ₹500
A will you write yourself and sign before two witnesses. Nothing is charged for the document; a notary, where you choose to use one, typically charges a nominal fee.
Source: esahayak.io (opens in a new tab) · as of 8 Sept 2026
₹2,000 to ₹10,000
A guided questionnaire that produces a will, typically with signing instructions and, depending on the provider, help with registration at the sub-registrar office.
Source: esahayak.io (opens in a new tab) · as of 8 Sept 2026
₹4,000 to ₹15,000
An advocate drafts the will and advises on your own situation. Junior counsel sit at the lower end of the band and experienced counsel at the higher end.
Source: corpbiz.io (opens in a new tab) · as of 8 Sept 2026
₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000+
Bespoke drafting where the estate is large or spread across states, or where a business, trust or ancestral property is involved. Registration is optional and charged separately by the state.
Source: corpbiz.io (opens in a new tab) · as of 8 Sept 2026
It depends on the route. A self-drafted will costs little or nothing, an online will service usually charges a few thousand rupees, and an advocate 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 is properly signed and attested. The trade-off with cheaper routes is usually less guidance, so a mistake that makes a will unclear or open to challenge is easier to miss.
No. Registration is optional in India, although some people choose it as evidence that the will is genuine. It carries a separate fee at the sub-registrar’s office.
There can be. You may pay again to revise a will after a marriage, the birth of a child or the purchase of property, and some providers charge for safe custody.
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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