CNTDA SERVICES FOR Individuals & Families (DIY)
THE HONEST TRUTH
What Happens Without a Properly Executed Plan
Without a Will or Trust: The state decides who gets your assets. Families go through probate court – 6 to 24 months, $10,000–$50,000+ from your estate.
Without Power of Attorney: Your spouse may not access bank accounts during incapacity. A court must appoint someone to make decisions for you.
Without a Healthcare Directive: Strangers make life-or-death decisions. Your values don’t guide your end-of-life care.
THE EXCUSES WE TELL OURSELVES
What Are You Actually Waiting For?
❌ “I’m too young.”
Death doesn’t check your age. If you’re over 18 with anything to protect, you need these documents.
❌ “It’s too expensive.”
Dying without a plan is what’s expensive. Probate costs $10,000–$50,000+. ARTSA execution costs $200–$275.
❌ “I’ll do it when I have more time.”
You will never have enough time. That’s why most people die without estate plans. Schedule 30 minutes this week.
✓ “It’s too complicated.”
This one is valid — and ARTSA can help. You don’t need a law degree or minimum net worth. Just pick a path.
Your Options - THREE PATHS TO GETTING IT DONE
Path 1 - ATTORNEY
Path 2 - ESTATE DOCUMENT COMPANY
Path 3 - DIY FORMS
Best for complex estates, blended families, business owners. $1,000–$5,000+. Customized legal guidance.
Straightforward estates, standard situations, $500–$2,000. Guided process with educational support.
Simple estates, very limited budgets, $100–$400. No guidance — easy to make mistakes.
ARTSA: Travels for the final signing or handles via RON where state law allows.
ARTSA: Provides professional CNTDA execution after your package is complete.
⚠️ ARTSA: Reviews for perceptible errors, from a notary’s perspective, not as an attorney/estate advisor, then executes. Please Seek Skilled Advice!
CNTDA SERVICE TIERS
Professional Tier: $275 ★ Most Popular
Best for: DIY planners and families with full trust packages. The complete solution.
- Review documents for obvious Notarization-related errors (not legal advice)
- Professional presentation of complete package
- Identity verification for all signers
- Witness all required signatures
- Notarize all documents properly
- Answer procedural questions (where to sign, etc.)
- Travel up to 40-mile radius of 38329
Deed Recording Add-Ons (Courthouse — for real estate transfers to fund your Trust):
• Walk-in courthouse — surrounding TN counties: +$100
eRecording Add-On (where accepted nationally):
+ applicable recording fees
• eRecording fee: +$50/recording + applicable fees & taxes (ARTSA’s fee includes the $25 platform cost)
⚠️ Witness Requirement: All witnesses must be unbiased adults who are NOT beneficiaries of the estate. Witnesses are the client’s responsibility to arrange. ARTSA will coordinate and verify eligibility — but does not provide witnesses by default. Qualified witnesses can be supplied for $35 per witness with advance notice — not assumed on arrival.
Essential Tier: $200 + travel
Best for: Single documents, simple executions, attorney-led signings.
- Identity verification
- Witness all required signatures
- Professional notarization
- Document handling
Travel beyond 40-mile radius incurs additional costs. Typical time: 30–45 minutes.
Executive (White Glove) Tier: Custom Quote
Best for: Urgent, complex, after-hours situations. Everything in Professional plus more.
- Same-day and rush service
- Hospital and hospice visits
- After-hours, evenings, weekends, holidays
- Complex packages requiring extra time
- All recording services included in custom quote
Multiple Locations Scope Limit: Limited to locations within 20 miles of each other, same day. Greater distances or multiple days require a separate custom quote.
Deluxe Estate Planning Portfolio Binder ($80): Elegant burgundy binder with gold foil lettering, luxurious padding, 1.5″ ring, inside pockets, tabbed dividers, and ARTSA’s business card inserted for reference. This portfolio stays with the wet-signed documents — wherever they are stored or sent, as instructed. Included in the Executive tier custom quote.
DOCUMENT CHECKLIST
Do You Have What You Need?
Core documents — everyone needs these four:
- Last Will and Testament — names guardians, distributes assets, names executor
- Durable Power of Attorney — names someone to handle finances during incapacity
- Healthcare Power of Attorney — names someone to make medical decisions for you
- Living Will / Healthcare Directive — states end-of-life care wishes
Additional documents — depending on your situation:
- Revocable Living Trust — avoids probate, manages assets during incapacity
- Pour-Over Will — catches assets not transferred to trust
- Trust Certification / Abstract — for banks and title companies
- HIPAA Authorization — allows named people to access medical records
