Peter is the leader of Ratcliff’s Wills and Estate group.  He is a trusted, go-to advisor for his extensive experience in estate planning and administration as well as business succession. Peter works closely with individuals, families, and representatives to develop a tailored strategy to protect wealth, assets, and real property for beneficiaries.

As part of his practice, he advises clients on matters relating to:

• Wills and trusts (including family trusts, testamentary trusts, joint partner trusts, alter ego trusts and insurance trusts)
• Incapacity planning including powers of attorney, representation agreements and specific planning for individuals with disabilities
• Administration of estates and probate
• Disputes regarding trusts and estates
• Business succession
• Real estate issues related to estates

Prior to joining Ratcliff, Peter was a lawyer in a leading international estate planning law firm in London, England.

For more information on Peter’s Wills and Estates practice see: willsvancouver.ca

Awards & Accolades

• Recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada™  as a leading lawyer in Trusts and Estates. (Recognized consecutively since 2020)

In The Community

• Member, Canadian Bar Association
• Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)