You don't need to pay a solicitor
There are indexes to all wills proved after 1858 which are free to use. The originals are at the principal probate registry in Holborn London.
But there are lots of local copies around the country and abroad. Usually in record offices or a main library going up to the 1960.
If the will was proved locally you can often find copies in local record offices. If not you can order a will for £5 from the postal division in York(just put principal probate registry in your search engine and you will find it). They will also conduct a 3 year search and supply a copy of a will if found for the same price
If you can't find it email me and I'll send you the address and link
