Gary Rycroft
Gary Rycroft is a partner at Joseph A Jones & Co Solicitors, and former chair of the Private Client Section committee.
FeatureLegal diagnosis
Gary Rycroft summarises his conference plenary, a discussion with consultant geriatrician Dr Lucy Pollock on the Mental Capacity Act, their differing views on lasting powers of attorney, and advanced care planning
FeatureIt’s good to talk
In light of coronavirus (COVID-19), death and dying are at the front of many people’s minds. Gary Rycroft argues that speaking with clients about advance care planning is more important than ever
FeatureForward thinking
Gary Rycroft explains some of the various advance care planning options available, and how solicitors can start the conversation with clients
FeatureKeeping up with the Joneses
In the first of a new series of interviews with private client practitioners, outgoing Section chair Gary Rycroft of Joseph A Jones & Co in Lancaster, looks at his career to date, what’s in his in-tray, and the current challenges faced by private client solicitors.
FeatureNot over yet
The government may have dropped its planned hike in probate fees, but Gary Rycroft suspects it is not the last we’ll hear of the proposals
OpinionBright ideas
Gary Rycroft explains how the Section committee has been pooling its expertise for the benefit of members
FeatureClimbing the ladder
Gary Rycroft welcomes plans by the Solicitors Regulation Authority to reform the route to qualification, especially if it can stimulate and promote social mobility within the profession
FeatureForum for debate
In May 2016, the Law Society and Private Client Section hosted a roundtable discussion on the Mental Capacity Act 2005, to support the recently formed National Mental Capacity Forum. Gary Rycroft reports back on the day’s talking points
OpinionHere comes trouble
Government plans to raise probate fees is the latest move to ‘reform’ private client law. Such meddling can only lead to more problems, argues Gary Rycroft
FeaturePersonal services
It’s all well and good advertising a friendly and personable service, but law firms, and private client solicitors in particular, need to be visible and accessible to prospective clients at all times. Gary Rycroft explains
FeatureWelcome aboard
Gary Rycroft welcomes three new members to the Private Client Section committee, and reports back from the Cross Border Conference
FeatureAlternative take
In the second of a two-part series on the beneficial interests in land owned by two or more people, Ian Bond and Gary Rycroft consider the importance of applying for alternative restrictions to protect both the solicitor and their client
FeatureHolding ground
The beneficial interest in land owned by two or more people can be held in different ways with different implications on the death of one of the co-owners. Ian Bond and Gary Rycroft look at the issues to consider and the obligations of private client practitioners
FeatureNew tricks
Last month, practitioners met at Chancery Lane for the Private Client Section’s first Elderly Client Conference. Gary Rycroft rounds up the event