LANCASHIRE law firm Forbes has strengthened its private client team with the appointment of Gary Rycroft.

A specialist in the law relating to wills, trusts, administration of estates and inheritance tax planning, Gary will be based at the firm's Rutherford House offices in Blackburn.

Gary was educated at Morecambe High School before studying law at Manchester University and Chester College of Law.

Forbes partner John Barker said: "We are delighted to have appointed Gary who is an expert in the field of will and trust planning."