The honest version
A solicitor and an online will both produce a legally valid will in England & Wales. The difference is price, speed and the level of bespoke advice. Most people have a straightforward estate — a home, some savings, and clear wishes — and an online will covers that fully. Where a solicitor genuinely adds value is complexity: trusts, business assets, foreign property, large inheritance-tax planning, or a likely dispute.
Side-by-side comparison
| ClearLegacy | High-street solicitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (single will) | £69 fixed | £150–£650+ typically |
| Price (couple / mirror) | £99 fixed | £250–£900+ typically |
| Time to complete | ~15–30 minutes online | One or more appointments over days/weeks |
| Delivery | Emailed within 24 hours | Days to weeks |
| Bespoke legal advice | Guided, plain-English questions | Yes — tailored advice |
| Best for | Straightforward estates | Complex estates / disputes |
| Legally valid (E&W) | Yes, when signed & witnessed | Yes |
Solicitor prices vary widely by firm and complexity; figures are typical UK ranges as of June 2026.
Which should you choose?
ClearLegacy is right if…
- Your estate is straightforward — home, savings, clear beneficiaries.
- You want it done quickly and at a fixed, low price.
- You're comfortable answering guided questions online.
- You want your will delivered within 24 hours.
High-street solicitor may suit you if…
- You have a trust, business interests or foreign property.
- You're doing significant inheritance-tax planning.
- You expect your will to be challenged or your family situation is complex.
- You want face-to-face, tailored legal advice.
Make a straightforward will for £69
Fixed price, legally valid in England & Wales, delivered within 24 hours.
Make my will — £69FAQs
Is an online will as legally valid as a solicitor's will?
Yes. A will is legally valid in England & Wales based on how it's made — in writing, signed by you and witnessed by two independent adults — not on who drafted it. A correctly signed and witnessed online will is just as valid as one from a solicitor.
When should I use a solicitor instead?
Use a solicitor if your estate is complex: trusts, business assets, property abroad, substantial inheritance-tax planning, or a realistic risk of a dispute. ClearLegacy will also flag at the start if your situation needs specialist advice.
Why is ClearLegacy so much cheaper?
An online, guided process removes the cost of solicitor time for straightforward wills, which is where most people's needs sit. You pay a fixed £69 instead of hourly fees — without sacrificing legal validity.