
Gary Rycroft explains everything about wills
In this episode of the East London The Complaining Cow Consumer Show presented by Helen Dewdney, Gary Rycroft explains why you should have a will, probate and what you you need to know.
Gary Rycroft solicitor
Gary was born at Morecambe, Lancashire and read law at the University of Manchester. He qualified as a solicitor in 1998. He joined Joseph A. Jones & Co Solicitors based in Lancaster in 2003, became a partner in 2005 and the Senior Partner in 2017. Throughout his career Gary has specialised in Private Client Law, that is Wills, Trusts, Tax Planning, Estate Administration, Challenges to Wills & Probate Disputes, Mental Capacity (including Powers of Attorney and Court of Protection matters) and setting up and administering Charities.
On television Gary is a resident legal expert on the BBC1 Consumer Affairs programme Rip Off Britain and regularly appears on local and national radio. He writes the weekly ‘Ask a Lawyer’ column published by the Daily Telegraph.
Gary lives with his family in Lancaster and enjoys gardening.
Gary Rycroft on The Complaining Cow Consumer Show
We talk about wills, why you need them, what happens when you do an don’t have them, probate and more.
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About Helen Dewdney, The Complaining Cow
Helen Dewdney is a consumer rights expert, author and media commentator. She regularly appears on television, radio and in the press discussing consumer rights, customer service, scams and personal finance.
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