Creating a Will Online — A UK Beginner's Guide

If you've never written a will before, start here. Plain English. No jargon. Covers what a will actually does, the four decisions every UK will makes, and what to have ready before you start the online form.

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Reviewed by the ClearLegacy editorial team Wills Act 1837 compliant · Updated 2026-05-09

Quick Answer

To create a will online in the UK, complete a guided questionnaire that captures beneficiaries, executors, guardians and specific gifts, then have the draft checked before you sign it in front of two independent witnesses. ClearLegacy delivers a reviewed will within 24 hours for £69 (single) or £99 (mirror).

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What is a will, really?

A will is a legal document that does exactly four things. It says who inherits what you own, who is in charge of carrying out your wishes (your executor), who looks after your children if they're under 18 (their guardian), and any specific gifts or instructions you want to leave behind. In England and Wales, a will is the only document that overrides the default intestacy rules — without one, the law decides who gets your estate, not you.

Why most UK adults need one

Around 54% of UK adults have no will. Most assume their estate will "just pass to the family" — but the intestacy rules in the Administration of Estates Act 1925 are strict and don't account for modern life. Unmarried partners inherit nothing. Stepchildren inherit nothing. Long-term friends, charities, and unmarried family members are all skipped. A will is the only way to reflect what you actually want.

The four decisions every UK will makes

  1. Beneficiaries. Who inherits your estate — and in what shares?
  2. Executor. Who carries out your wishes and applies for probate?
  3. Guardian. If you have children under 18, who looks after them?
  4. Specific gifts. Any individual items (jewellery, a car, a sentimental object) you want to leave to a specific person?

How it works — 4 steps

1

Answer questions

15-minute online questionnaire.

2

Pay £69

One-off, secure via Stripe.

3

Structured review

Checked and finalised within 24 hours.

4

Sign & witness

Your Will is legally binding.

What "create a Will online" actually means

You answer a guided online questionnaire that covers everything a Will needs: who your executors are, who inherits, who looks after the children, what happens to specific items, your funeral wishes. ClearLegacy's estate planner then reviews the draft, finalises the document, and emails it to you with clear signing instructions.

What's included

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15 minutes to complete. Reviewed within 24 hours. £69 fixed. No subscription, no surprise fees.

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Frequently asked questions

Answer ClearLegacy's online questionnaire (15 minutes), pay the £69 fixed fee, and an automated review checks the draft and emails it back within 24 hours.
Yes. Once signed in front of two adult witnesses (who must not be beneficiaries or married to beneficiaries), a Will created online has the same legal force as one drafted by a solicitor.
£69 for a single Will, £99 for mirror Wills. One-off fixed fees, no subscription.
Yes. The ClearLegacy questionnaire is open 24/7. Submissions made before 4pm are usually reviewed and emailed back the same business day.
No. Your progress is automatically saved. You can return and continue later from where you left off.

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Sources & references
HMRC — Inheritance Tax overview · gov.uk/inheritance-tax
Wills Act 1837 (section 9 — formalities) · legislation.gov.uk
Administration of Estates Act 1925 (as amended) · legislation.gov.uk
GOV.UK — Applying for probate · gov.uk/applying-for-probate
Citizens Advice — Death and wills · citizensadvice.org.uk
Last reviewed: 21 May 2026. UK legal positions apply to England and Wales unless stated. This is general information, not regulated legal advice.
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