Protect what matters most – your family, your home, your future.
Trusted Auckland lawyers helping New Zealand families and small businesses with trusts, wills, estates, business and property law for over 35 years.
The problems we help you solve
What do you need help with?
Whether you’re setting up or updating a trust-based or will-based asset protection plan, buying or selling a home or small business, or dealing with the responsibilities of an estate, we help you make clear, confident decisions.
If you’re a new client, we offer a free 15-minute introductory meeting (in person or by Zoom) so you can meet us and see if we’re the right fit. This meeting is not for legal advice.
Protect your family and assets
We design trust-based and will-based asset protection plans tailored for your family’s goals and circumstances – not off-the-shelf templates.
Buy, sell or refinance property or business
Practical advice for homeowners and small business owners, before and after you sign, so you’re protected and understand every document you sign.
Support for seniors and their families
Planning for later life – including protecting the family home, putting enduring powers of attorney in place, updating your will, handling retirement village agreements, and planning for rest home care.
Administer an estate with confidence
Support with estates and trusts delivered with compassion, clear explanations and reliable guidance.
Getting started is simple
Book a free 15-minute introduction (for new clients)
In person or via Zoom – a chance to talk about your situation and how we can help.
This meeting is not for legal advice.We outline your best options
We explain, in plain English, the pros and cons of different approaches – for example, a will-based plan versus a trust-based estate and asset protection plan.You receive clear next steps and costs
You’ll know what we recommend, what it will cost, and the likely timeframe – so there are no surprises.
Not sure where to start with your estate plan ?
Estate planning and asset protection can feel overwhelming. Should you rely on a will, set up a trust, or both? How do you protect the family home and still keep things fair between children?
To help you get clear on your options, we’ve created a free guide:
“Your guide to creating your estate and asset protection plan”
In this plain-English guide, you’ll learn:
The difference between will-based and trust-based estate and asset protection plans
How trusts, wills and enduring powers of attorney work together
Common mistakes New Zealand families and small business owners make – and how to avoid them
Practical examples of how a good plan can protect your family, home and business
You can read it before we meet, or use it to check whether your existing plan is still fit for purpose.
Why clients choose Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited
Why clients trust us with what matters most
Experienced in trusts, estates and property
Ross has over 35 years’ experience helping New Zealand families and business owners protect their assets, plan their estates and navigate property and business transactions.
Plain-English advice, not legal jargon
We explain your options in clear, everyday language so you understand what you’re signing and why – and can make decisions with confidence.
Virtual and in-person
Meet us in our Auckland office or via Zoom from anywhere in the country. We work with clients throughout New Zealand and overseas.
Practical, tailored solutions
Every family and business is different. We focus on what you are trying to achieve and design legal documents and structures around your requirements, not the other way round.Long-term relationships
Many clients have stayed with us for decades. We help keep your trust, will, and asset protection plans up to date as your family, business and wealth change over time.