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Clear advice. Thoughtful planning. Lasting peace of mind.
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Wills
Clear, carefully prepared wills that reflect your wishes, protect the people important to you, and put practical arrangements in place for the future. Available for individuals and couples.
Lasting Powers
of Attorney
Choose who you trust to support important decisions if you are ever unable to make them yourself. Clear guidance is provided throughout, helping you put the right arrangements in place with confidence.
Letter of Wishes
Add personal guidance alongside your will to explain your wishes, family considerations, and practical preferences in more detail.
Free Reviews
Have your existing will or Lasting Power of Attorney reviewed free of charge to check whether it still reflects your wishes, circumstances, relationships, and future plans.
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Unsure where to begin?
Life changes often raise questions about wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and planning ahead. Choose the situation that feels closest to your own, or explore the full guide to see what may be worth considering.
Here when you need clarity
Still not sure what applies to you?
Every situation is different. You are welcome to ask a quick question, talk through your circumstances, or arrange a free initial conversation before deciding what to do next.
For retirement homes
Free talks about wills and Lasting Powers of Attorney
A short, informal session for residents, explained in plain English and followed by time for questions.
- Completely free
- 10–15 minutes plus questions
- No sales pressure
A clear, thoughtful process
How We Work
Every matter starts with understanding what you need, what has changed and what you want your arrangements to achieve.
You will not be rushed into decisions or expected to understand legal terminology. Your options will be explained clearly, along with any choices you need to make and the practical effect of each one.
Documents are prepared carefully around your instructions rather than produced as a standard formality. You will have the opportunity to review the wording, ask questions and request changes before anything is finalised.
The aim is not simply to complete a document. It is to help you put arrangements in place that you understand, feel confident about and can rely on when they are needed.
Find out more about Elephant Legal
Learn more about Rick, the background to Elephant Legal and the approach taken to wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and future planning.
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You are welcome to talk things through before deciding what level of support would best suit your circumstances.
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What You Can Expect
Clear explanations
Legal decisions and documents explained in straightforward language.
Support at the right level
A structured process, with guidance available when you need it.
Time to make decisions
Space to think, ask questions and consider your choices.
Fixed, transparent fees
Clear pricing agreed in advance, with no hidden surprises.
Careful preparation and review
Your documents are prepared around your circumstances and checked properly.
Direct, personal service
You deal directly with Rick throughout, rather than being passed between different people.
Flexible appointments
Appointments at home, online or at an office near you.
Clear next steps
You will know what happens next, what information is needed and when each stage is complete.
Meet Rick
The person you speak to is the person handling your matter.
Elephant Legal is run by Rick Burt, providing clear, careful support with Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and future planning.
You deal directly with Rick throughout, with time to ask questions, understand your options and review everything before it is finalised.
The focus is on clear advice, thoughtful guidance and a service tailored to you — so you can make confident decisions about the future.
Ready when you are
You do not need to have everything worked out before getting in touch.
Tell Rick what you are considering, ask a question or arrange a free initial conversation. You will receive clear guidance on the next step, with no pressure to proceed before you are ready.
Articles and guidance
Latest practical guidance
Clear, plain-English information about Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney and planning ahead.
Reviews
Does your Will or LPA still reflect your life today?
When existing documents may be worth reviewing, what a review can uncover and why checking does not necessarily mean replacing them.
Read articleLasting Powers of Attorney
Do I need a Health and Welfare LPA?
What a Health and Welfare LPA covers and how it can give trusted people clearer authority over care and medical decisions.
Read articleLasting Powers of Attorney
Do I need a Property and Financial Affairs LPA?
How an LPA allows trusted people to manage money, bills, pensions and property when support is needed.
Read articleWills
Do I need a Will if I am not married?
Why unmarried partners do not automatically have the same inheritance rights as spouses and how a Will can provide clarity.
Read articleWills
Do I need a Will if I have children?
How a Will can help parents appoint guardians, make arrangements for children and reduce uncertainty for their family.
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