FAQ
Questions families ask us first
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- Are you attorneys?
- No. Compassionate Solutions Inc. is not a law firm and Ginger Simpson is not an attorney. We handle the administrative and procedural side of an estate: documents, filings, records, notices, property, and follow-up. We do not give legal advice or represent anyone in a legal dispute.
- Then why would I hire you instead of a lawyer?
- Because most of what an estate needs is not legal argument. It is gathering documents, filling out the right forms, meeting deadlines, and making dozens of phone calls. Attorneys bill for that work at attorney rates. We do it for far less. If your estate does have a genuine legal question, you will still want a lawyer, and we will help you get your file ready so their time goes further.
- What does it cost?
- Pricing depends on the size and complexity of the estate, so we quote it after the first conversation and document review. You get a written scope and a flat quote before any work begins. There is no charge for the initial conversation.
- Do you serve all of Nevada?
- Yes. We work with families statewide, including Clark, Nye, Washoe, Lyon, Douglas, Elko, and the rural counties. Much of the work can be handled electronically and by phone, and we travel when a matter needs someone physically present.
- I live out of state and my parent died in Nevada. Can you help?
- That is one of the most common situations we handle. We can be the person on the ground in Nevada: securing the home, meeting appraisers or realtors, pulling records, filing with the local court, and keeping you informed without you flying back and forth.
- Does every estate have to go through probate?
- No. Nevada has simplified paths for smaller estates, and assets with named beneficiaries or joint owners often pass outside probate entirely. One of the first things we do is figure out which path your situation actually requires, so you do not open a full probate you did not need.
- How long will this take?
- A small estate affidavit can wrap up in weeks. A general Nevada probate commonly takes six months to a year because of the creditor notice period and the court calendar. Real property, missing heirs, or disorganized records extend it. We give you a realistic range up front.
- There is no will. Is that a problem?
- It is very common and it is workable. Without a will, Nevada law determines who inherits and who may be appointed to administer the estate. The practical effect is more documentation, particularly proving the family tree, which is work we do routinely.
- The family is arguing. Can you still help?
- If heirs are in genuine conflict, or someone is contesting the will or the appointment, that is a legal dispute and belongs with an attorney. We can still support the administrative side once the dispute is being handled, but we do not take sides and we do not litigate.
- Can you appear in court for me?
- In situations where Nevada procedure permits a non-attorney to appear or to accompany a personal representative, yes. Where representation by counsel is required, no. We will always tell you which one applies before a hearing.
- What should I gather before we talk?
- Whatever you already have: the death certificate, any will or trust documents, recent bank or investment statements, deeds and vehicle titles, insurance policies, and recent bills. If you do not have any of it yet, that is fine. Finding it is part of the job.
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