Regulatory Information
Who Elephant Legal Is
Elephant Legal is a legal services business providing support with non-reserved legal matters in England and Wales.
The service currently focuses on will writing, with plans to expand into related areas such as lasting powers of attorney and practical legal document support.
The Type of Service Provided
Will writing is not a reserved legal activity under the Legal Services Act 2007.
This means it can be provided by both regulated legal professionals, such as solicitors, and by specialist will-writing services.
Elephant Legal provides will-writing services as part of this non-reserved area of legal work.
Regulatory Status
Elephant Legal is not a firm of solicitors and is not regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
This is because the services currently provided fall within non-reserved legal activities.
What This Means for You
Clients can choose between different types of providers when making a will, including regulated solicitor firms and specialist will-writing services.
Elephant Legal is designed to offer a clear, structured, and accessible service, with a focus on helping you understand your options and record your wishes in a straightforward way.
Before any work begins, you will be provided with full information about the service, including scope, pricing, and how the process works, so you can decide whether it is right for you.
Scope of the Service
Elephant Legal provides support with non-reserved legal services.
Where a matter falls outside the scope of this service, or where a regulated provider may be more appropriate, this will be explained clearly.
Elephant Legal does not carry out reserved legal activities.
How the Service Is Delivered
The service is designed around a clear and structured process, including:
straightforward onboarding to understand your situation
clear explanation of your options
preparation of your documents based on your instructions
an opportunity to review and confirm before anything is finalised
Communication is kept clear and in plain English throughout.
Further Information
Full details of how the service works, including your rights, responsibilities, and how we handle your information, are set out in the Client Care Letter and related policies.