⚠️ 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 Singapore runs from nothing for some basic online wills to several thousand dollars for a lawyer 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. A will also does not cover everything: CPF savings pass under a separate CPF nomination, which is made with the CPF Board rather than in the will.
Price does not decide validity. A will is generally valid if it meets the formalities of the Wills Act 1838, whichever route produced it. See do I need a lawyer 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; assets in several countries, a business or a trust within the will pushes the price up.
A blended family or a dependant with special needs usually calls for more careful drafting, which tends to cost more.
An online service is cheapest; a lawyer advising on your own family and property position is where most of the extra cost, and value, lies.
Recording the will with the Wills Registry, or asking a firm to store the original, may be charged separately from the drafting fee.
The table below sets out typical Singapore 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 Singapore market ranges for informational purposes only. CPF savings pass under a separate CPF nomination rather than a will, and recording a will with the Wills Registry or storing it with a firm may cost extra. Prices vary by provider and estate complexity, and may change over time. Always check the source and consult a professional before deciding.
SG$0 to SG$250
A guided questionnaire that produces a will with signing and witnessing instructions. Some providers offer a free basic will; a lawyer review or witnessing is usually an add-on.
Source: estateplanner.sg (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
SG$200 to SG$800
A lawyer drafts the will and advises on your own situation, often for a fixed fee that includes supervised signing with two witnesses.
Source: singaporelegaladvice.com (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
SG$1,500 to SG$5,000+
Tailored drafting for larger or more involved estates (assets in several countries, business interests or a trust within the will).
Source: estateplanner.sg (opens in a new tab) · as of 27 Sept 2026
It depends on the route. Some online services offer a basic will free or for a modest fee, and a lawyer 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 Wills Act 1838. The trade-off with cheaper routes is usually less guidance, so a mistake that makes a will invalid is easier to miss.
Generally not. CPF savings pass under a CPF nomination made with the CPF Board, so it is worth checking that nomination alongside your will.
There can be. Some providers charge for updates or storage, 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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