About Us

Helping families get their affairs in order for over 25 years

We have helped more than 30,000 clients protect their wealth, secure their legacies, and provide for the people they love.

We specialise in Estate Planning

Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Trusts, and Probate – that’s all we do. Our specialist focus means you’re not getting advice from a generalist who treats estate planning as a sideline.

Over 25 years experience

ELM was founded in 2000 and has been delivering professional, reliable estate planning ever since. As members of the Institute of Professional Will Writers, we meet the rigorous standards required for IPW accreditation and carry full professional indemnity insurance.

We have helped over 30,000 families

More than 30,000 people have trusted ELM to protect their families and their estates. That experience means we’ve seen situations of every kind, and we bring that knowledge to every client we work with.

Start with a free conversation

Every situation is different, so we always begin with a chat. Tell us about your circumstances, and we’ll give you honest, straightforward advice about what’s right for you.

Our Mission

Estate Planning without any drama

Our mission is to make Estate Planning straightforward, accessible, and stress-free. We believe that everyone should have access to professional advice and services that help them plan for the future with confidence.

By simplifying complex legal processes, we ensure that our clients receive clear, honest guidance at every step, empowering them to make informed decisions with confidence and peace of mind.

Our Team

It’s our team that makes us great!

Jim Emsley
Managing Director
Nathan Hobbs
Marketing Director
Tammy Coneybeer
Head of Storage
Darren Hughes
Head of Office Operations
Sneha Shibu
Estate Planning Case Handler
Divine Wilson
Estate Planning Case Handler
Valeska Noronha
Estate Planning Case Handler
Chloe Nelmes
Bookings Coordinator
Michael Lillywhite
Senior Case Manager
Lauren Sadd
Probate Case Handler
Sophie Ryan
Trust Administrator
Andy Mills
Digital Media & Tech Coordinator
Guy Millward
Digital Marketing Coordinator
Emma Harding
Accounts
Charlotte Stokes
Probate Assistant
Alex Hallowes
Estate Planning Consultant
Trevor Merrett
Estate Planning Consultant
Simon Pettengell
Estate Planning Consultant
Martin Venn
Estate Planning Consultant
Frank
Office Companion

Work with us

We currently have Estate Planning Consultant positions available across England & Wales
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Legacy Giving

Our charity partners

We are proud to work with these incredible charities by offering free Wills to their supporters, helping to secure vital legacy gifts for their important work.

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre

Bristol Animal Rescue Centre (Bristol A.R.C.) has been dedicated to caring for our city’s rescued animals and wildlife for over 130 years.  As a company full of pet lovers, we are proud to support Bristol Animal Rescue Centre by providing a free Will to anyone leaving a donation to the charity.

Jessie May

Jessie May provides vital at-home care for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions, and their families, across Bristol and the South West. We believe Jessie May makes a difference in our community, and we are delighted to support the charity’s mission by providing free Wills to their supporters who choose to leave a legacy in their Will.

The Cinnamon Trust

The Cinnamon Trust is the only national charity that supports older people, the terminally ill, and their pets.  Their work sustains the essential bond between older people and their cherished pets through challenging circumstances. For this reason, we are proud to support their work by providing free Wills to individuals who choose to leave a legacy to The Trust.

Our History

Our journey over the last 20+ years

ELM Legal Services have been helping people for over 20 years. Find out more about our history below.

2000

ELM Legal Services was founded by Jim Emsley.

2005

ELM joins the Society of Will Writers, a self-regulatory organisation whose primary objectives are the advancement, education and ethical standards within the will writing profession.

2010

ELM joins the Professional Association of Legal Services (PALS).

2011

ELM is awarded the Investors in People certification. Since 1991, Investors in People has set the standard for better people management.

2018

ELM moves to the Institute of Professional Willwriters. The IPW was founded in 1991 as a self-regulatory body to safeguard the public from unqualified practitioners and unethical business practices and has established itself as the recognised professional body regulating and promoting the profession of Willwriting in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

2018

ELM is shortlisted for Will Writing Firm of the Year (South) at the British Wills & Probate Awards 2018.

2019

ELM is awarded by the Parliamentary Review. The Parliamentary Review recognises the best practice of organisations across the private and public sectors.

2024

ELM relocates to its roots and the doors open at our new head office in Fishponds, Bristol.

2024

ELM are shortlisted as a finalist in the Estate Planning Firm of the Year – Boutique at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2024.

2025

ELM are shortlisted in the legal category for the Bristol Life Awards 2025.

2025

ELM wins Estate Planning Firm of the Year – Boutique at the British Wills and Probate Awards 2025 after being shortlisted as a finalist for the second consecutive year.

Get in touch

We’re here to help you put the right plans in place for the future.

For support with Wills, Trusts, LPAs or Probate, please complete our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.