Will Cost Calculator
Estimate the cost of having a will professionally prepared in Australia. Choose the complexity and whether it’s for one person or a couple.
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Online will kits are cheaper but easy to get wrong, errors can be very costly to your estate later.
Ways to save
- A simple will is inexpensive, only pay for a trust will if your situation needs it.
- Do mirror wills as a couple to get the package discount.
How we estimate this
A professionally drafted simple will in Australia typically costs $300–$800 in 2026. A full estate plan (will plus enduring power of attorney and guardianship) costs $1,000–$2,000, and a will with a testamentary trust $2,000–$3,500+.
Pricing reviewed: October 2026.
Understanding will costs in Australia
A professionally drafted simple will in Australia typically costs $300–$800 in 2026. A full estate plan (will plus enduring power of attorney and guardianship) costs $1,000–$2,000, and a will with a testamentary trust $2,000–$3,500+.
Online will kits are cheaper but easier to get wrong, which can be very costly for your estate. Couples usually get mirror wills together at a discount.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a will cost in Australia?
A simple professionally drafted will costs $300–$800 in 2026; a full estate plan $1,000–$2,000; a will with a testamentary trust $2,000–$3,500+.
Is it worth paying a lawyer for a will?
For anything beyond the simplest situation, yes, errors in a DIY will can be very costly to your estate and cause disputes.
What is a testamentary trust will?
It creates a trust on your death that can protect assets and offer tax advantages for beneficiaries. It costs more to set up but can be valuable for larger estates.
Are you a law firm?
Everyone on this page is working out what will costs because they are ready to hire. Put your business right beneath the calculator, in your state, so you are who they find. From $200/mo.