When a solicitor is the better choice
An online Will is built for straightforward estates. If any of the following apply to you, a private-client solicitor or STEP practitioner is worth the extra cost — and we'd genuinely rather you used one:
- Complex trusts — discretionary trusts, disabled or vulnerable beneficiaries, or trusts to control how and when assets are received.
- International or cross-border estates — property abroad, foreign tax exposure, or assets in multiple jurisdictions.
- Business succession beyond a simple gift — a company or partnership with a shareholder or partnership agreement (buy-out or pre-emption rights), business property relief planning, or a trust to hold the business. A sole-trader business, or a straightforward gift of your shares or partnership interest to a named person or into your residuary estate, can be included in a ClearLegacy Will.
- Very high-net-worth inheritance-tax planning — estates well into seven figures needing structured IHT mitigation.
- Likely disputes — estranged family, second marriages with competing claims, or a realistic risk your Will is challenged.
- Concerns about mental capacity — if there's any doubt about capacity, a solicitor can assess and evidence it properly.
Selling an £69 will to someone who needs £2,000 of solicitor advice would be a disservice — and a Will that doesn't fit your situation can cause real harm. Honesty is the point.
Who ClearLegacy is ideal for
The good news: most people don't have a complex estate. If your situation looks like any of these, an online Will covers you fully and you'll save a great deal of time and money:
- A home, savings and clear ideas about who should inherit.
- Homeowners, parents, couples (married or not) and first-time Will-makers.
- You want to appoint executors and, if you have children, guardians.
- You want it done quickly, at a fixed price, valid in England & Wales.
Not the right fit if…
- You need a trust beyond a simple gift to under-18s.
- You own assets or property outside the UK.
- You have a business with a shareholder or partnership agreement, or want business property relief planning.
- You expect a dispute or have a complex family situation.
Perfect fit if…
- Your estate is straightforward.
- You want a fast, fixed-price, valid Will.
- You're comfortable answering guided questions online.
- You want it usually delivered within 24 hours.
If you're a good fit, you're minutes away
Fixed price, legally valid in England & Wales, usually delivered within 24 hours.
Make my Will — £69FAQs
Is ClearLegacy legitimate?
Yes. ClearLegacy produces Wills that are legally valid in England & Wales when signed and witnessed correctly, at a fixed price with secure Stripe checkout. We also tell you before you start if your situation needs a solicitor instead.
Why would a Will company tell me not to use it?
Because the right will matters more than a sale. If your estate is complex, an off-the-shelf online Will can do more harm than good — so we point you to a solicitor. For the majority with straightforward estates, an online Will is the sensible, affordable choice.
How do I know if my estate is 'complex'?
Broadly: trusts beyond a simple gift to under-18s, foreign assets, a business with shareholder or partnership agreements or business property relief planning, very large IHT planning, or a likely dispute. A sole-trader business or a simple gift of shares is fine. If you start our questionnaire and your situation flags as complex, we'll tell you before you pay.
