Many people think that charitable planning or trying to become more philanthropic is not something that’s practical or realistic for the average family or individual. Obviously, it seems [...]
Marc Cusano: Tim, I was recently asked by a woman who’s approaching age 40, “Is this a good time for me to get an estate plan?” And I think my initial reaction and response was, [...]
A good time to consider consulting with an elder law attorney is when you begin to see some signs of deterioration with your parents, whether it’s an illness or even just a change in their [...]
I have a son with autism. He’s in his 20s and he’s very capable. But as a young child, we had no clue what his level of capability was going to be, and that’s where parents are [...]
“I come from a family of pastors, teachers and scientists,” says Tim Borchers, founder of Borchers Trust Law. “To me, that’s an interesting mix, because on the one hand, [...]
We believe it makes good sense to review and update your estate plan and any accompanying documents every three to five years, approximately. Reason being, you just don’t know [...]
You have a will, which can be enough for certain issues, such as providing for minor children or deciding where and how your assets will be disposed of at death. But a will is not necessarily [...]