If you’re married, you likely own some property or bank accounts jointly with your spouse. When one spouse dies, the surviving spouse automatically becomes the sole owner. In most cases, this [...]

“Gotham is in danger!” cries the Commissioner. “Call for …The Protector!” That’s not exactly how it works, but there is a sense in which the Trust Protector does come to the rescue in certain [...]

“Why would anyone want an irrevocable trust?” It’s a common question we get. “You can’t take back what you put in!? You can’t have absolute control!? You can’t own what’s in the trust!? Geesh!” [...]

Myth busting isn’t just for blowing things up or smashing objects together. We at Borchers Trust Law have taken on the challenge to bust some common misconceptions related to estate planning. The [...]

When you're the parent of a college-age student, there are many things on your radar: Rooming assignments, school tuition, and that dreaded trip to Target to outfit your new student who is about [...]

Significant legislation concerning the treatment of retirement accounts called the SECURE Act became law on January 1, 2020. Among other effects, this eliminates the lifetime stretch for [...]