Peter I. Bonny*
For Wills and Estates Matters: Christine Broatch
Jacqueline Gaffney
Areas of Expertise
Education
- BA (Hons) from University of Reading, England
- LL.B equivalent from College of Law, Chester, England
Year Of Call
- England and Wales, 1997
- British Columbia, 2004
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)
Peter is the leader of Ratcliff’s Wills and Estates Group. He is a trusted, go-to advisor for his extensive experience in estate planning and administration. 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
- Author, “Estate Planning for a Future Marriage or Common Law Relationship: A BC Perspective“, Ratcliff Publication, 2023
- Author, “Choosing Guardians for Your Children,” Ratcliff Publication, 2023
- Author, “Ensuring the Future of Disabled Beneficiaries through Estate Planning,” Ratcliff Publication, 2023
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Peter is the leader of Ratcliff’s Wills and Estates Group. He is a trusted, go-to advisor for his extensive experience in estate planning and administration. 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
- Author, “Estate Planning for a Future Marriage or Common Law Relationship: A BC Perspective“, Ratcliff Publication, 2023
- Author, “Choosing Guardians for Your Children,” Ratcliff Publication, 2023
- Author, “Ensuring the Future of Disabled Beneficiaries through Estate Planning,” Ratcliff Publication, 2023
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)
- Member, Canadian Bar Association
- Member, Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP)
Year Of Call
- England and Wales, 1997
- British Columbia, 2004
Education
- BA (Hons) from University of Reading, England
- LL.B equivalent from College of Law, Chester, England