What an online will actually is
An online will is a legally binding will drafted from a structured online questionnaire rather than a face-to-face appointment with a solicitor. The finished document is sent to you to sign and witness in the usual way. There is no legal difference between a will drafted online and one drafted in a solicitor's office — the law (the Wills Act 1837) cares about how the will is executed, not where it was drafted.
Why an online will UK service makes sense
- Cost. A high-street solicitor typically charges £150–£400 for a single will. An online will at ClearLegacy is £69 fixed.
- Speed. Most ClearLegacy wills are reviewed and returned within 24 hours. Solicitor turnaround is usually 1–3 weeks plus an in-person appointment.
- Convenience. Fill in the questionnaire from your kitchen table, in 15–20 minutes, at a time that suits you.
- Same legal standard. An online will is reviewed by a qualified estate planner before release and signed in front of witnesses just like any other will.
The process — how to make a will online with ClearLegacy
- Answer the questionnaire. About 15 minutes, plain-English questions covering executors, beneficiaries, guardians, specific gifts and funeral wishes.
- Pay your fixed fee. £69 single, £99 mirror. One-off, no subscription.
- Estate-planner review. A qualified estate planner reads your draft within 24 hours, picks up anything that looks unclear, and finalises the document.
- Receive your will by email. Print, sign in front of two witnesses (who must not be beneficiaries or married to beneficiaries), keep the original safe.
What's included in the £69 ClearLegacy online will
- A legally valid will drafted to the Wills Act 1837 framework
- Executors, beneficiaries (including residuary), specific gifts, funeral wishes
- Guardianship clauses if you have children under 18
- Estate-planner review before release
- Clear signing and witnessing instructions
- One free amendment within the first 12 months
- Secure digital storage of the unsigned copy
When an online will is right for you
An online will is the right product for the vast majority of UK adults — anyone with a straightforward estate, named beneficiaries, and no unusual circumstances. That covers most homeowners, couples, and parents. We'll flag during review if your situation looks like it needs a solicitor instead — and refer you out if so.
When to use a solicitor instead
Some estates are genuinely too complex for an online will. Discretionary trusts for vulnerable beneficiaries, foreign property, business shareholdings with succession agreements, or contested family circumstances — these are solicitor conversations, not online ones.
ClearLegacy pricing — fixed fees, no surprises
Single Will
For one person. Legally valid in England & Wales. Reviewed by a qualified estate planner within 24 hours.
Start Single WillMirror Wills
Two matching Wills for couples. Save £39 versus buying two singles. Both reviewed and emailed within 24 hours.
Start Mirror WillsHow we compare on price
| Provider | Single Will | Mirror Wills | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClearLegacy | £69 | £99 | Online · estate-planner reviewed · 24-hour turnaround |
| Farewill | £100 | £165 | Online · review-by-phone |
| Co-op Legal Services | £150+ | £245+ | Phone or online |
| High-street solicitor | £150–£400 | £250–£600 | Face-to-face appointments |
| DIY kit (WHSmith etc.) | £20–£40 | £40–£80 | Paper · no review |
Prices are typical published rates at time of writing (May 2026). Sources: provider websites; Law Society for solicitor ranges.
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