Justin Stivers, Esq.
Justin B. Stivers was born in Florida but raised in Knoxville, Tenn. He pursued his undergraduate education at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. After graduating, Justin served three years in the United States Peace Corps, living in a rural coffee farming community in Honduras. This experience not only enriched his life but also helped him become fluent in Spanish.
Upon completing his service in Honduras, Justin attended law school at the University of Miami in Miami, Fla. He lived in Miami for the next 15 years, during which he built a successful estate planning law firm. In this role, Justin helped families plan for their futures, feeling a sense of accomplishment and service. However, he noticed that many clients treated estate planning as a checkbox on their to-do list, often neglecting to align their financial plans with their newly created estate plans.
Justin's father had been in the financial planning business for over 30 years, and it had always been a dream for them to work together. After years of planning, Justin merged his law firm with a well-respected law firm in Miami in 2024 and moved back to his hometown of Knoxville. He joined his father's firm full-time as a financial planner.
Now, Justin focuses his practice primarily on helping attorneys, young professionals and business owners map out comprehensive financial plans. Though he no longer practices law, he leverages his years of knowledge as an estate planning attorney to help his clients create a financial plan. His passion lies in helping his busy clients develop strategies that help them realize their dreams.
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Latest articles by Justin Stivers, Esq.
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529 Plans: What Are the Differences Between the Two Types?
Carrying a lot of student debt can be daunting. Luckily, 529 plans are designed to help head off that debt. Here are the main types of 529s and how they work.
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Five Ways Dads Can Teach Their Kids to Manage Money
With financial lessons lacking in the education system, it’s even more important for parents to make a difference in their kids’ financial lives.
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New Grads: What to Know Before Your First Real Job
Just graduating or switching careers? Get your finances off to a fresh start at the same time with a few key considerations to navigate this transition.
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Six Essential Retirement Strategies for Baby Boomers
Emergency funds, estate plans, different kinds of insurance and smart investing strategies are all parts of a strong retirement plan.
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If You’re Preparing to Move, Should You Buy or Rent?
Both prospects are expensive these days, but there are several questions you can ask yourself to help you decide what’s right for you.
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Need to Build an Emergency Fund? Seven Steps to Get There
Having a safety net can mean peace of mind on top of being able to maintain your lifestyle if a financial emergency strikes.
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How Life Insurance Can Help You Preserve Your Wealth
Life insurance not only provides liquidity for your family to cover immediate expenses after you pass, but it also can minimize estate taxes.
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Digital Estate Planning Guide: Get Your Digital Assets in Order
A digital estate plan lets your loved ones know what should happen to your email and social media accounts, photos and more after you’re gone.
By Justin Stivers, Esq. Published
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Estate Planning for Your Aging Parents: A Delicate Balance
Protecting assets isn’t the only goal. Managing health care and taxes are also important, as is maintaining our parents’ dignity and security.
By Justin Stivers, Esq. Published
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Four Estate Planning Steps to Promote Peace in Blended Families
The unique dynamics involved when a family includes biological children, ex-spouses and stepchildren mean it’s even more important to communicate and plan.
By Justin Stivers, Esq. Published
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Estate Plan Check-Ups: Don’t Just Set It and Forget It
Like your preventive doctor visits, you should regularly check in on your estate plan to ensure it’s in good shape for when it’s needed.
By Justin Stivers, Esq. Published