A Labor of Love
Tim Borchers, Esq., CTFA, EPLS, AEP®, Partner
Tim Borchers, managing partner, founded Borchers Trust Law Group, P.C. in 1995. He is licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and New Hampshire.
As an innovator in his field, Tim has developed numerous trademarked programs and resources that make estate planning, trust administration, and probate more accessible, more efficient, organized, and streamlined. Some of these programs include Inheritance Trusts™, TrustSupport™, the Heirloom Ownership Trust™, and more. He’s the co-founder of three complementary businesses to Borchers Trust: MetroWest Law & Financial Center, PEAK Community Seminars, and Northeast Private Trustees, Ltd. In addition, Tim is the co-creator of SecondHomeSavvy.com.
Since 2015, Tim has held the distinction of Estate Planning Law Specialist* (EPLS), and was one of the first lawyers in Massachusetts recognized with the designation. In addition, he is an Accredited Estate Planner** (AEP®). He’s also the recipient of the Going Green Award for innovation in “greening” the practice of law, one of three recognized by the Massachusetts Bar Association.
Tim loves coaching his clients on the ins and outs of the law, collaborating with a team that’s just as passionate about serving others as he is. He’s a sought-after public speaker and trainer on the topics of estate planning, family legacy, and trusts. As an accomplished writer and editor, he has authored a wide variety of articles on a range of topics around estate planning.
Some of Tim’s interests include composing music, classical singing (tenor), and service to the community. Originally from New Hampshire’s Great North Woods, Tim grew up camping and hiking. He’s one of five Eagle Scouts in his family.
Tim and his wife, Ruth, reside in Medfield, Massachusetts, and Moultonboro, New Hampshire. They have eight children, including four by adoption, and a growing cadre of grandkids.
He has developed numerous trademarked programs and resources that make the estate planning and probate processes more accessible, organized, and easily maintained.
Teaching & Training
- Foundation for Continuing Education, Inc. (Trust Basics Course for the Editor & Teacher)
- Boston College Law School Client Counseling Competition (Judge)
- Northeastern University Paralegal Professional Program (Faculty; Moderator: Probate and Estate Planning)
- Business Enterprise Institute, Massachusetts (Lecturer and Author, Estate Planning and Probate Courses)
- Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (Panel Expert)
- Guardian Publishing Speakers Bureau for Societies and Medical Professionals (Speaker)
Memberships
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- USA500 Club
- WealthCounsel™
- Norfolk and Plymouth Estate Planning Council
- Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. (Board Member and Officer, 2008-present; President 2012, 2018)
- Certified Trust and Fiduciary Advisor, 2020
- Estate Planning Law Specialist, 2015
- Accredited Estate Planner, 2015
Recent Bar and Trade Organizations
- Boston Estate Planning Council
- Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts
- Massachusetts Bar Association
- The Exit Planning Exchange
Education
- Bowdoin College, 1980 (Summa Cum Laude, with Majors in Music and Economics)
- Boston College School of Law, 1984
- Case Editor, UCC Reporter Digest (Boston College School of Law)
- Cannon Trust School III Graduate, 2020
Community Organizations
- Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus (soloist; President 2013-2014, Board of Directors)
- Medfield Library Trust Fund
- Music Serving Elders, Inc. (Board of Directors; Treasurer)
- Presbyterian Church USA (Past Elder)
- Medway Economic Development Committee
Professional Speaking Topics
- The Role of the Professional Trustee
- Heirloom and Vacation Home Planning
- Inheritance Trust Advantages – Protecting Your Heirs Into the Next Generation
- The “Wellth” Building Trust – Building Wealth and Well-Being for You and your Beneficiaries
- For lawyers: Creating and Running a Client Maintenance Program
Interested in booking Tim to speak at your event?
Planning For A Child With Disabilities
Inherited IRAs Under the SECURE Act
Is Now A Good Time For An Estate Plan
*Certified by the Estate Law Specialist Board, Inc., which is the only certification accredited by the American Bar Association in estate planning law.
**Accredited by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils, a privately-funded organization.
