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 like [...]
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, “Well, yeah. I [...]
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 mental [...]
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 all the time: What [...]
“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, I’m technically oriented [...]
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 –unless this is a [...]
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 [...]