How to Become a Will Writer in the UK (2026 Guide)
Everything you need to know about starting a will writing business, from training to your first client.
Draft wills, LPAs and trusts in minutes. Manage clients, generate leads and grow your business — all from one platform. No contracts. No accreditation needed.
Willo replaces your scattered tools with one powerful platform. Draft documents, manage clients, send emails, collect payments and generate leads.
Create professionally formatted Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts and Severance documents with guided questionnaires. Save progress and resume anytime.
Full CRM with client profiles, family trees, asset tracking, document history, notes and a visual progress pipeline from lead through to completion.
Receive qualified will writing leads directly into your prospect list for just £5 each. Toggle on, sit back and watch your pipeline grow.
Connect your own domain email via IMAP/SMTP. Send emails and SMS campaigns directly from Willo. Use customisable templates for professional communication.
Create branded invoices, track expenses, export PDF reports and collect payments via GoCardless Direct Debit. Full accounting dashboard built in.
WILLO HOLA video messaging lets you meet clients remotely. Schedule meetings, send calendar invites and manage your appointment diary in one place.
Plus: Follow-up Hub · Calendar · Quote Builder · Email Campaigns · SMS Campaigns · Knowledgebase · Support Tickets · Notifications · Custom Branding · Will Design Editor · Client Portal · Fact Find · Progress Tracking · Data Export
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The average cost of a qualified will writing lead in the UK is £150–£700. With Willo, you get them for £5. That’s not a typo.
We built Willo to fix what the industry gets wrong. No hidden fees. No gatekeeping. No lock-in.
| Feature | Willo | Arken | WillSuite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly Price | £150/mo | From £107/mo (10 docs only) | £150/user/mo |
| Document Limit | ✓ Unlimited | Capped (10–100/mo) | Per-document pricing tiers |
| Contracts | ✓ No contracts | Annual commitments | Rolling monthly |
| Accreditation Required | ✓ None needed | Professional firms only | SWW/IPW endorsed |
| Lead Marketplace | ✓ £5 per lead | ✗ Not available | ✗ Not available |
| Email Integration (IMAP) | ✓ Own domain | ✗ | Office 365 only |
| SMS Campaigns | ✓ Built-in | ✗ | SMS reminders only |
| Video Meetings | ✓ WILLO HOLA | ✗ | ✗ |
| Invoicing & Accounts | ✓ Full suite | ✗ | Basic invoicing |
| Free Training | ✓ Via Project Will | ✗ | ✗ |
| GoCardless Payments | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ |
No per-document fees. No add-on charges. No surprises. Just one flat rate that covers everything.
Everything you need to run your estate planning business
No contracts · Cancel anytime · Unlimited usage
Most software providers in the will writing industry require you to be accredited, hold membership of professional bodies, or have formal qualifications before you can even use their platform.
We think that’s wrong. Project Will has been supporting estate planners since 2009. We believe anyone with the drive to help families protect their future should have access to professional tools — without gatekeeping.
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Software · Print & Post · Full-Service Drafting · Website Building · Marketing Support · Business Consultancy
Hear from professionals who switched to Willo and never looked back.
“Willo has completely transformed how I run my business. The lead marketplace alone has paid for itself ten times over. I went from struggling to find clients to having a full diary within weeks.”
“I left a competitor that charged me £300/month for less features. Willo gives me everything — CRM, email, invoicing, leads — for half the price. And no contracts. It’s a no-brainer.”
“Project Will trained me from scratch and Willo gave me the tools to build a real business. No other provider would have taken me on without qualifications. I now serve 50+ clients.”
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