I am a resident of Port Moody, and I am proud to work in the community that I call home. Before pursuing law, I obtained a Bachelor of Science and Minor in Commerce with distinction at the University of British Columbia. I then went onto receive my Diploma in Accounting at the University of British Columbia where I studied both managerial and financial accounting. After obtaining my law degree and completing my articles at BTM, I honed my legal skills at a downtown law firm where I specialized in wealth preservation and tax planning for high-net-worth families. When I am not working, I like to stay active and spend as much time with family and friends as I can. I am an avid hockey fan, and I also enjoy travelling when possible.
Sunny Dharni
BSc, JD - Lawyer
“My primary focus is wealth preservation and tax and I assist families with estate, trust, and business succession planning. I also maintain a broad practice in the areas of business law and real estate. The planning I implement is aimed at preserving wealth by minimizing your taxes during your lifetime, ensuring your testamentary wishes are carried out in a tax efficient manner, and ensuring the wealth you have worked hard to accumulate stays within your family for future generations. I pride myself on providing clients with quality, cost-effective and timely legal advice.”
Community Involvement, Hobbies, and Personal Interests
Representative Work
- Advising individuals, corporations and trusts on tax planning.
- Advising clients on estate planning, including Wills, Alter Ego Trusts, Joint Partner Trusts, Disability Trusts, Family Trusts, Powers of Attorney, and Representation Agreements.
- Advising businesses and incorporated professionals on corporate structuring and reorganizations including succession planning, shareholders’ agreement, and estate freezes.
- Assisting individuals and trust companies with estate and trust administration.
- Advising clients on real estate matters including family transfers, co-ownership agreements, and succession planning.
- Advising clients on the purchase and sale of businesses including asset and share deals.
Recognition & Awards
Recipient of South Asian Bar Association Scholarship
Recipient of UBC Law Foundation Award
Practice Areas
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
- Law Society of British Columbia
- Canadian Bar Association
- South Asian Bar Association of British Columbia
Education
- In-Depth Tax Course (Parts I and II) from Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada
- JD (Business Law Concentration) from University of British Columbia
- Diploma in Accounting from University of British Columbia
- Bachelor of Science with Minor in Commerce from University of British Columbia
Language Skills
- Provides service in Punjabi
Georgina Guess
Tel: 604.937.1166
Email: [email protected]
