Start Probate with nothing down. Focus on your family, not the bill.
Losing someone you love is hard enough without worrying about how to pay for probate. Our Zero-Down Probate option allows qualifying families to get the legal help they need without paying attorney fees upfront.
Schedule your free 15-minute callNo obligation, no pressure. You will leave the call with clarity on your next steps and a clear path forward.
Thousands of Carolina families have trusted us with Probate. We'll guide yours, too.
We focus exclusively on estate planning and estate administration. You don't have to handle your loved one's legal affairs on your own. We're here for each step.
Compassionate support.
Kind, responsive help from an experienced team that understands both the legal and the emotional side of this process.
Experience that protects your inheritance.
Professional guidance designed to help your family retain as much of the inheritance as possible.
Clear Pricing, No Surprises.
When your estate qualifies, we offer flat-fee pricing so you know the full cost from the start. Qualifying estates may also begin with Zero-Down, and for matters that need a different approach, we will walk you through your options clearly.
Same-day responses.
We respond to calls and emails the same day, so you're never left waiting for an answer.
After a loss, the questions come fast. You don't have to answer them alone.
Many families find themselves responsible for a loved one's estate without a clear picture of what needs to happen next. You may be wondering:
- "Does this estate have to go through Probate?"
- "What do I need to do first?"
- "Am I responsible for my loved one's debts?"
- "How are legal fees handled?"
When you're already grieving, sorting through these questions on your own can feel overwhelming. That's exactly what our free introductory call is for.
A clear, guided path forward. No money needed to take the first step.
Free introductory call
A member of our team will:
- Gather basic information about the estate
- Determine whether Probate may be required
- Learn who may be able to open the estate
- Determine if you may qualify for Zero-Down Probate
This call is not a legal consultation.
Free 30-minute attorney consultation
Once your introductory call is complete, you will meet one-on-one with a licensed North Carolina or South Carolina attorney for a focused conversation about your estate and the path forward. You will leave with clear next steps and a plan for how our team can support you.
We open & manage the estate
From opening the estate with the court to notifying creditors and completing required filings, we handle the legal process and guide you through managing estate assets along the way.
Estate settled, family protected
We guide the estate through final distribution and closing, making sure each step is handled with precision and care.
"When a family loses someone they love, the last thing they should have to worry about is paperwork, court deadlines, and legal red tape. Simpson Law Firm was built to lift that burden."Holly Simpson, Founder · Simpson Law Firm
We've helped thousands of families. Here's what a few of them said.
It's normal to feel unsure. Here's what families ask us most.
"I can't afford an attorney right now."
Not having money available upfront shouldn't stop you from getting the legal help you need. With our Zero-Down Probate option, qualifying families can get started without paying attorney fees upfront. Instead, fees are paid from the estate.
"I'm not even sure we need Probate."
Not every estate does. On your free call, we'll help determine whether Probate may be required. If it isn't, we'll tell you.
"What's the catch with Zero-Down?"
There is no catch and no hidden fees. Qualifying estates receive flat-fee pricing, and we will explain exactly how and when fees are handled before you commit to anything.
"I don't know who's supposed to handle all this."
We'll help identify who may be able to open the estate and serve as Personal Representative, then guide that person through every step in plain language.
Serving families across the Carolinas. Wherever you are, we're here to help.
Simpson Law Firm helps families navigate probate in all counties across North Carolina and South Carolina, including Mecklenburg, Union, Wake, Guilford, Forsyth, Cumberland, Durham, Buncombe, Onslow, New Hanover, Cabarrus, and Gaston counties in North Carolina, and York, Lancaster, Greenville, Spartanburg, Richland, Chester, and Horry counties in South Carolina, plus all surrounding areas. No matter where your loved one's estate is located, our team is here to help.
We handle probate matters in all 100 North Carolina counties and all 46 South Carolina counties.
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