One in five people put off writing their will due to concerns about the cost, according to recent polling commissioned by charity will-writing scheme Will Aid. First name (required) Last name (required) Email address (required) Postcode (optional) Get the newsletterHow much does it cost to write your will? Take part in Free Wills Month or Will AidDuring October and March each year, people aged 55 or over can get a simple solicitor-drafted will (not suitable for those with a complex situation) for free as part of Free Wills Month. For example, Cancer Research will cover the cost of writing a will with one of their partner solicitors or using the Co-op's or Farewill’s will-writing services. The National Free Wills Network provides simple, solicitor-drafted wills all year round, in partnership with nearly 300 charities .