Best Online Will Writing Services in Scotland (2026 Comparison)
If you live in Scotland and want to write a will online, you have a handful of real options. Most are decent. A few are designed for English law and adapted for Scotland, which is not the same thing.
This plain-English guide compares the main online Scottish will services available in 2026. It is written for people in comparison mode , already past the “should I make a will” stage, now trying to choose between providers.
If you have already decided you want a Scots-law-specific online will for a fixed £99, you can start your Scottish will here. Otherwise, read on.
Contents
- 1. What makes a good online Scottish will service?
- 2. Comparison table: the main online options for Scotland
- 3. When NOT to use any online service
- 4. How we built this comparison
- 5. Quick FAQs about online Scottish will services
1. What makes a good online Scottish will service?
Five things actually matter when you are picking an online provider:
- Scots-law-specific: Scotland’s wills law is its own thing. The witness rules, the legal rights of children and spouses, the age of testamentary capacity, and the route to Confirmation are all different from England’s. A service built specifically for Scots law is not the same as a UK-wide service with a “Scotland mode”.
- Reviewed before delivery: a guided form that auto-generates a PDF is better than a blank template, but a real person reviewing your draft before it lands in your inbox is better still. Mistakes get caught.
- Fixed-fee pricing: subscriptions and “from £X” pricing add up. A clear single-fee structure makes the decision easier.
- Clear signing instructions: a Scottish will needs one witness, signing on every page, attestation in the right place. Good services tell you exactly how to sign so the will is self-proving under the 1995 Act.
- Transparent about limits: no online service can replace a solicitor for a complex estate. The good ones say so.
The comparison below is built around those five tests.
2. Comparison table: the main online options for Scotland
| Service | Price (single will) | Scots law specific? | Reviewed by a person? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScottishWill | £99 | Yes, built only for Scots law | Yes | Mirror wills £149. No subscription. Reviewed before email delivery. |
| WeWill | ~£90 | UK-wide; supports Scotland | Auto-generated, varies | Multi-jurisdiction service. Confirm Scots-law specifics before purchase. |
| MyScottishWill | ~£49.99 | Yes, Scotland focus | Auto-generated | Lower price. Verify whether a real person reviews. |
| Brodies (online will service) | ~£420 | Yes, Scottish law firm | Yes, solicitor-checked | Higher price reflects firm overhead. Good for slightly more complex estates. |
| ProperWills | ~£129 | UK-wide | Verify | UK-wide service. Verify Scots-law handling. |
| Rocket Lawyer | Subscription model | UK-wide template | Auto-generated | Subscription rather than fixed fee. Designed for English law primarily. |
| High street solicitor (for context) | £300 to £600+ | Yes | Yes, full advice | Most expensive route. Right for complex estates. |
Key takeaways:
- Lowest price does not always mean best value. A £49 will that fails a self-proving requirement costs your family far more later.
- Solicitor-firm online services (Brodies, similar) sit in the middle on price but bring proper Scots-law expertise.
- UK-wide services (Rocket Lawyer, some others) work but require you to confirm Scots-law specifics yourself.
- Scotland-only services (ScottishWill, MyScottishWill, Brodies) handle the Scots-law detail by default.
For context on the wider price range, including solicitor and DIY routes, see our Scottish will cost guide.
3. When NOT to use any online service
We are blunt about this. An online Scottish will is not the right answer for everyone.
- Significant overseas assets: foreign property, pensions, or investments held outside the UK can require coordinated cross-border planning.
- Complex trust arrangements: trusts for disabled beneficiaries, second-marriage protections, business succession trusts, or generation-skipping plans need bespoke drafting.
- Substantial inheritance tax planning: if the main reason you are writing a will is to manage IHT, get advice from a STEP-qualified solicitor or accountant.
- Disputed family situations: if your will is likely to be challenged (estranged children, contested marriages, unclear paternity), the document needs to be defensible against challenge.
Our do I need a solicitor for a Scottish will guide goes through the trade-offs in detail.
4. How we built this comparison
ScottishWill obviously has a stake in this comparison, we run one of the services on the list. We have tried to write the table the way we would want to read it ourselves: with real prices, honest notes about what each service does well, and clear flags where a service is not the right fit.
If you spot an error or an out-of-date price, contact us, we update this page when we are told something is wrong.
Note: Competitor prices were verified by web search at time of publication May 2026.
Quick FAQs about online Scottish will services
Is ScottishWill cheaper than other online Scottish wills?
It is mid-range. MyScottishWill is cheaper. Brodies is more expensive. ScottishWill sits in the middle at £99 (£149 for a couple) and includes review by a real person before delivery.
Are all online Scottish wills legally valid?
Most are, if they meet the requirements of the Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995: in writing, signed by you on every sheet, signed by one valid witness.
Can I trust an online will service without a solicitor’s name on it?
Yes, the law does not require a solicitor’s involvement. The question is whether the service is built to do the legal job correctly.
What is the cheapest online Scottish will?
At time of writing, MyScottishWill appears to be the lowest-priced option at around £50. ScottishWill is £99. Brodies is higher.
How quickly can I have an online Scottish will?
ScottishWill takes about ten minutes to fill in the form, and we email the reviewed Will Pack within two business days.
Ready to write your Scottish will online?
If you have read the comparison and decided ScottishWill fits, fixed £99, Scots-law-specific, reviewed before delivery, you can start your Scottish will online here. The process usually takes around ten minutes, and your completed Will Pack is emailed to you within two business days.
If you have any questions at all, you can contact us, we’re here to help.
Legal References
- Requirements of Writing (Scotland) Act 1995, s.2 — formal validity (legislation.gov.uk)
- Succession (Scotland) Act 1964, s.8 — prior rights of surviving spouse (legislation.gov.uk)
- Find a Scottish solicitor — Law Society of Scotland