ATJustice vs. Traditional Attorney vs. Do It Yourself
There's more than one way to put an estate plan in place. Here's how ATJustice compares to hiring a traditional attorney directly or using a do-it-yourself template service.
ATJustice Recommended | Traditional attorney | DIY templates | |
|---|---|---|---|
Cost | $650 fixed price for most situations | Typically a few thousand dollars | $50–$200 for template documents |
Attorney involvement | Every plan is reviewed and confirmed by a licensed attorney | Drafted and reviewed by an attorney throughout | None, unless purchased separately |
Time to complete | About 10 minutes to see your recommended path. Completing your full plan (will + both POAs) typically takes 30-45 minutes — guided, at your own pace, from home — then one attorney consultation to confirm everything. No multiple office visits to schedule. | Multiple meetings, often spread over several weeks | Self-guided; minutes to a few hours |
Handling complexity | A self-check flags complications early; your attorney addresses them directly | Attorney identifies and handles complexity as part of the engagement | Little to no guidance — complications may go unnoticed until they matter |
What's covered | Will, financial POA, and healthcare POA (with your directive included) at the $650 ($850 for couples) fixed price. If your situation calls for more — like a trust — your attorney builds it with you as an added-cost engagement, so you still leave with a complete plan built for your actual needs. | Fully custom document set, built around your situation | Varies by provider — often a narrower set of documents |
Best for | Most people who want an attorney-backed plan without the traditional cost or timeline | Highly complex estates that need a fully custom design | Very simple situations where no professional review is wanted |
Data & privacy | Your information is protected end-to-end and only ever shared with the attorney working on your matter — never sold, never shared without your consent. | Protected by standard attorney-client privilege and your attorney's own confidentiality practices. | Varies by provider — data handling and confidentiality protections aren't guaranteed, so read the terms carefully. |
Every situation is different — if yours is more complex, our pricing and self-check page explains how that's handled within the ATJustice process.