Farewill

What Farewill is

Farewill is a web service for writing wills and arranging probate, direct cremations, prepaid funeral plans and lasting powers of attorney. Customers can draft a will with a step-by-step online tool that a will specialist checks, or write one with a specialist by telephone. An online will costs £100 once, or £160 for couples; a telephone will costs £240 once, or £380 for couples. Unlimited updates to an online will cost £10 a year. Its lasting power of attorney guided service costs £399 once, with the £92 registration fee per LPA charged separately. Probate customers can choose a grant application from £895 once or a complete probate service from £2,750 once. The complete service includes estate assessment and valuation, the grant application and estate administration; registry and other standard fees apply. Direct cremation plans cost £1,595 once or £70.62 per month for 24 months, including a £100 instalment fee. The prepaid plan covers cremation essentials and delivery of ashes, with exclusions and some additional charges. Farewill says it is not a law firm and its will service does not provide bespoke legal or tax advice. General specialists are available by phone weekdays from 9am to 6pm; the funeral team is available seven days a week.

Who it suits

Farewill suits people looking for online or telephone will writing, probate help, a direct cremation plan or guided support with lasting powers of attorney. Its probate options serve customers who want either a grant application or support with estate administration.

Limits

The grant-only probate service covers the application, leaving estate administration to the customer. The direct cremation plan excludes a hearse, limousine, flowers, memorial service, attendance at cremation and choice of crematorium; additional charges may apply above 188cm or 127kg.

Getting started

1. Visit Farewill’s website.
2. Choose the service you need: will writing, probate, a funeral plan or an LPA.
3. Select the online or telephone will route if writing a will.
4. Review the listed price and any additional fees for your chosen service.
5. For telephone support, contact general specialists Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm; the funeral team is available seven days a week.

Verdict

Choose Farewill if you want a web-based route to a will, probate support, a prepaid direct cremation or LPA guidance, with specialist help available for several services. Look elsewhere if you need bespoke legal or tax advice through a will service, or want the grant-only probate option to include estate administration.