A simple will should only cost an individual around £150. However, the cost to your estate and your loved ones could be significant if you die intestate (without a will).
Probate is faster, and the legal costs are reduced significantly if you have made a will.
If you do not have a will in place, probate can take up to two years and involve a lengthy court process and many thousands of pounds in legal fees before your family can gain access to your estate.