Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited is a small specialist Auckland law firm that focuses on trusts, estates, property and business law for families and small businesses. Since 1985 the firm has served clients with practical, outcome oriented legal solutions and a reputation for clarity and accessibility. The practice is led by Ross Holmes, a veteran solicitor who has practised since 1973 and is widely recognised for trust based and will based asset protection planning, and he contributes to legal scholarship as an author on trust law. The team also includes Neena Bartlett, Janet Holmes and Kirsty Hourigan, whose decades of combined experience in trusts, estates, property and personal planning underpin the firm’s capability and reputation.
Clients benefit from a client service model designed for speed and clarity, including online quotes in minutes, virtual and in person meetings, intelligent document preparation, and fixed fees where possible. The firm combines decades of legal experience with modern tools to make the process faster, more transparent and convenient for clients throughout New Zealand. This approach is reinforced by online resources such as estate planning guides and the option to start engagements with a free introduction to meet the team.
From their boutique Auckland office, Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited provides estate planning, property law and business law services and works with clients nationwide via Zoom and other online tools. Their practice areas include Estate Planning and Asset Protection, Property Law and Conveyancing, and Business Law, with a focus on practical outcomes, clear communication and a seamless client experience.
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Ross Holmes Virtual Lawyers Limited provides estate planning and asset protection services for individuals and families, offering both trust based and will based plans, enduring powers of attorney, and advanced healthcare directives. The firm handles probate and estate administration with meticulous attention and supports trustees and executors through clear, practical documentation, leveraging fixed fee options where possible.
Elder Law
Estate Planning
Guardianship
Nursing Home Abuse
Probate
Trusts
Will & Testament
Elder Abuse Law
Inheritance Law
Property Law and Conveyancing services cover buying and selling homes, refinancing, subdivisions, cross-lease conversions and general property advice for homeowners. The team uses guided online forms and transparent engagement to streamline property transactions and keep clients informed at every stage.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing
Business Law services include advice on companies and partnerships, shareholder agreements, commercial leases, and business purchases and sales. The firm focuses on practical, cost effective legal support tailored to the needs of small businesses.
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Cannabis Law
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Private Equity
Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
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