Paige Gouldthorpe
Paige is a Partner and Head of our Court of Protection & Vulnerable Persons team. She specialises in deputyship and Court of Protection matters, supporting vulnerable clients with safeguarding and relevant life planning services.
How Paige can help you
Paige leads our Court of Protection & Vulnerable Persons team. She is widely recognised for her work in deputyship, Court of Protection matters, safeguarding and longer term planning for vulnerable people.
She works closely with clients, families and other professionals to find practical and compassionate solutions that protect each client’s welfare, finances and future interests.
Paige began her legal career in 2012 and soon developed a passion for private client law, particularly supporting vulnerable people and their families. She has built a strong reputation for guiding clients through complex and sensitive situations. Her approachable manner helps clients feel at ease, while she explains difficult legal issues in a clear and reassuring way.
Paige is an Affiliate Member of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, a Senior Member of the Professional Deputies Forum and a Chartered Paralegal with CILEX. She has also completed the University of Law’s Court of Protection Certificate.
During 2024 and 2025, Paige served as Chair of Women in Wills and led its work on Court of Protection and vulnerable people matters.
In September 2025, Paige was promoted to the Fosters Partnership in recognition of her contribution to the firm, her leadership within the Court of Protection sector and her commitment to client care.
About Paige
Alongside her legal work, Paige supports several local charities. She is Vice Chair of Big C Cancer Charity and a Trustee of the Norfolk and Norwich Festival and The Magdalene Group.
Paige also mentors people who are developing their careers in law.
Outside of work, she adores flowers and enjoys spending time with family and friends, being in nature and being by the water.
Specialist support in Court of Protection & Vulnerable Persons
Recognised and Celebrated
Recognised as a 'Leading Associate' by The Legal 500 UK 2026.
Double winner, National Paralegal Awards 2022 - National Paralegal of the Year and Best Will Writing Paralegal.
Alzheimer's Society Dementia Friend.
Winner, Young Wills and Probate Professional Award 2021 (shortlisted again 2023).
Professional Deputies Forum (PDF) Accreditation.
Shortlisted, Lawyer of the Year (Wills & Probate) and Rising Star of the Year - Highly Commended, Rising Star of the Year - Modern Law Private Client Awards 2025.
Top 100 Inspiring Women of Norfolk.
Finalist, Young Practitioner of the Year, British Wills and Probate Awards, 2022.
Finalist, Junior Lawyer of the Year, Norfolk & Norwich Law Society Awards, 2022.
Shortlisted, Champion of the Year, Inspirational Women in Law Awards, 2023.
Fosters Solicitors holds Lexcel accreditation from The Law Society, the quality mark for legal practice management and client care excellence.
Fosters Solicitors is accredited with the Customer Service Excellence standard, recognising our commitment to outstanding client service.
"Paige Gouldthorpe has provided me with a superlative service at every stage of the process, making me feel completely comfortable explaining procedures in a very concise and professional manner. She is an extremely driven, intelligent and confident individual who shows the highest degree of knowledge and intellectual integrity together with a compassionate side which I believe is invaluable to any client."
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