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Guy Platon

Senior Solicitor

Guy specialises in probate and inheritance disputes and is a full member of the Association of Contentious Trusts & Probate Specialists ('ACTAPS') with a background in will drafting, probate and non contentious private client work and litigation.

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Guy PlatonSenior Solicitor

Guy qualified as a solicitor in 2007 and has primarily worked in civil litigation  for firms based in the north west and Yorkshire.

 

From 2017 he diversified in will drafting, probate and non contentious private client work and worked as a Partner for a high street firm before managing a claims department.  Since 2019 he has worked exclusively in contentious probate and has amassed a great deal of experience in will validity challenges, claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependents) Act 1975, administration actions, executor disputes, trust actions including Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act 1996 ('ToLATA') claims, Court of Protection disputes as well as alternative dispute resolution including mediation.

 

In 2023 he was appointed a full member of the Association of Contentious Trusts and Probate Specialists ('ACTAPS') and has delivered training in this area.

 

Guy brings a great deal of litigation experience to his role and is a skilled advocate for his clients.

 

In his spare time he likes to spend time with his young family, and enjoys mountain biking and fell running.

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Feb 5, 2025

The Ultimate Lasting Power of Attorney Guide: What You Need to Know

Planning for the future can feel daunting, but preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a straightforward step to help you protect your interests and provide clarity for loved ones. In this comprehensive lasting power of attorney guide, Walker Foster’s expert solicitors explain what a power of attorney is, how to set one up and how they can provide peace of mind for you and your family.

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Feb 13, 2025

Why Lasting Powers of Attorney Are Vital for Businesses

When discussing lasting powers of attorney (LPAs) with clients, usually their immediate concern is appointing an attorney to deal with their personal affairs. But this overlooks another key question: who would run your business if you were ill, or had an accident and lost capacity?

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Feb 5, 2025

The Ultimate Lasting Power of Attorney Guide: What You Need to Know

Planning for the future can feel daunting, but preparing a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a straightforward step to help you protect your interests and provide clarity for loved ones. In this comprehensive lasting power of attorney guide, Walker Foster’s expert solicitors explain what a power of attorney is, how to set one up and how they can provide peace of mind for you and your family.

Dec 21, 2024

What Are the Different Types of Powers of Attorney?

In this blog, Walker Foster’s Wills and Probate Executive Cay Schofield shares her insights into the various planning arrangements, and how each of them can help to provide clarity and security for you and your family.

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