Cost guide
How much does a will cost in Australia? (2026)
The short answer
From about $600
for a simple will drawn up by a lawyer, up to about $3,000 for a complex one. Some people can have a will made by a Public Trustee at no cost.1
What each kind of will costs
| What | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Will kitDo it yourself, then have it checked | From $30plus having it checked1 |
| Public TrusteeMay be free if you are a pensioner or over 60 | Free for somefees vary by state2 |
| NSW Trustee & GuardianA basic will, for people who do not qualify free | From $462a will1 |
| Simple will, by a lawyerOne person, straightforward estate | About $600a will1 |
| Complex will, by a lawyerTrusts, a business, blended families | Up to about $3,000a will1 |
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What pushes the price up
- Testamentary trusts. A trust set up in the will takes more drafting, and costs more.
- A business or a trust. Assets you do not personally own need careful handling.
- Blended families. More people to provide for, and more risk of a challenge.
- The extras. Enduring powers of attorney and health directives are usually priced separately.
Good to know: Moneysmart recommends having a will kit checked by a solicitor or a Public Trustee, so it is done properly.2
Four questions to ask for a quote
- Is that a fixed fee, and what does it include?
- Does it include powers of attorney, or are they extra?
- Do you charge to store the original will?
- Who will draft it, and do you practise mainly in wills and estates?
Quick answers
How much does a will cost in Australia?
From about $600 for a simple will drawn up by a lawyer, up to about $3,000 for a complex one. Some people can have a will made by a Public Trustee at no cost.
What makes it cost more?
Testamentary trusts: A trust set up in the will takes more drafting, and costs more. A business or a trust: Assets you do not personally own need careful handling. Blended families: More people to provide for, and more risk of a challenge. The extras: Enduring powers of attorney and health directives are usually priced separately.
Is a will kit good enough?
Moneysmart recommends having a will kit checked by a solicitor or a Public Trustee, so it is done properly.
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Where these prices come from
- Canstar, How much does a will cost in Australia? (22 April 2024)
- ASIC Moneysmart, Wills and powers of attorney
FIZO does not set or collect fees. Prices are what the sources report, rounded as they publish them. Your quote will depend on your situation.