How much does a will cost in Singapore? (2026)
The Singapore will-writing market compared — DIY, online services, will-writers, and law firms — with honest 2026 prices.
Leong Jun Jie · Founder & Estate Planner · View credentials →
Published 6 July 2026·Last updated 6 July 2026· 6 min read
In Singapore, a will can cost anything from S$0 (writing it yourself) to well over a thousand dollars for a lawyer-drafted will with a trust inside. Most people land somewhere in the middle: online services start around S$89, a lawyer-drafted simple will commonly runs S$200–S$400, and Raintree's Simple Will + LPA is S$388 all-in. Here's the whole market, honestly compared.
Key takeaways
- You can write your own will for S$0 — a lawyer isn't required, as long as the Wills Act 1838 formalities are met.
- A lawyer-drafted simple will commonly costs S$200–S$400; complex or trust-inclusive wills run from S$500 into four figures.
- Raintree's Simple Will + LPA is S$388 all-in — mid-market, with the will endorsed and the signing witnessed at our partner law firm.
What do the different will-writing options cost?
The prices below are what providers publish today. They shift, so treat this as a map, not a menu — the linked sources carry the current figures.
| Option | Typical price | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| Write it yourself (DIY) | S$0 | Legally valid if it meets every formal requirement — a lawyer isn't required — but nobody checks your work |
| Online will builders | From ~S$89 | e.g. SingaporeLegalAdvice's WillMaker at S$89 — you fill in a template yourself |
| Professional will-writing firms (non-lawyer) | ~S$380+ | e.g. SimplyWills charges S$381.50 (incl. GST) for a personal will, witnessed by their staff |
| Law firm — simple will | ~S$200–S$400 | The common range per SingaporeLegalAdvice; some firms' fixed-fee packages run higher — PKWA Law's will + LPA package is S$890 |
| Law firm — complex or trust-inclusive will | From ~S$500 into the thousands | S$500 and up for complex wills; PKWA's Will Trust + LPA package is S$1,090, and bespoke trust work costs more |
| Raintree — Simple Will + LPA | S$388 all-in | A consultant drafts with you; our partner law firm endorses the will and witnesses the signing — see pricing |
One honest note: cheap doesn't mean invalid. A S$0 will that meets the formal requirements is exactly as legal as a S$1,000 one. What you're paying for as you move down the table is advice — someone to spot the problem you didn't know you had.
What extra fees should you budget for?
If you want your family to find your will easily, the Singapore Academy of Law's Wills Registry charges S$50 to deposit your will's information and S$10 per search. It records details about your will — its date and where it's kept — not the will itself, so you still need to store the original safely.
If you're pairing your will with a Lasting Power of Attorney (most people should), LPA Form 1 is permanently free for Singapore citizens from 1 April 2026, though the certificate issuer's professional fee still applies — typically S$25–S$80 at GPs. More on that in our LPA guide.
Where does Raintree's S$388 sit in this market?
Right in the middle — on purpose. S$388 buys a Simple Will plus an LPA, drafted with a consultant and endorsed by our partner law firm, Balkenende, Chew & Chia, where the signing is witnessed. If your estate is simple and your budget is zero, DIY is legal and we'll tell you so. If you have overseas assets or a business, our Complex Will (S$688) covers some of that ground — and where a full law-firm engagement would genuinely serve you better, we'll say so plainly. Here's how the process works.
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