Timothy Brewster Borchers

Timothy Brewster Borchers

also known as Tim Borchers

4.9
Rating: 8.9

Licensed for 41 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Medfield, MA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Elder Law ... +2 more

266 Main Street, Bldg. 3, Ste. 25, Medfield, MA

About Timothy

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Estate Planning 65%

I am a planner by nature, and one who enjoys thinking ahead with an individual and family concerning the care of loved ones, protection and preservation of assets and legacy, charitable giving and settling the estate with the least time, hassle and expense. Taxes and asset protection laws are always changing and the modes and methods of planning must change. I have created a system of refinement of an estate plan, which can never be static.

41 years | 1,000 cases

65%
Probate 17%

Settling an estate consists of probate – the proving of the will and the accounting for assets and liabilities through the court system – and knowledge of the family, the roles of executors and trustees, experience with business, real estate and retirement assets, and, of course, taxes, all of which make probate very interesting for me, but tedious for clients. I try to assure my clients that tedium is par for the course, and we will do our best to be above par. For the client that means being

41 years | 200 cases

17%
Elder Law 10%

Aging without a proper, up-to-date plan often results in crisis. Our aim in serving seniors is to preserve your assets from being lost to the costs of long-term care, and provide peace of mind concerning the issues you face in your senior years.

34 years | 100 cases

10%
Trusts 5%

Trust based plans have been the centerpiece of my estate planning for over 25 years. Irrevocable Trusts are essential for saving taxes and protecting assets for today and for the next generation.

41 years | 600 cases

5%
Corporate and Incorporation 3%

We incorporate and maintain business organizations including S and C corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships. I refer to and rely on others for more in-depth business and corporate work.

41 years | 75 cases

3%

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Licenses

Licensed in Massachusetts for 41 years

State: Massachusetts

Acquired: 1985

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New Hampshire for 25 years

State: New Hampshire

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Timothy Borchers

266 Main Street, Bldg. 3, Ste. 25, Medfield, MA, 02052

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Timothy Brewster Borchers's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

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Posted by Brian J. Couture, BSN, MS, RN | October 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Excellent Representation!

Tim Borchers and the team at Borchers Trust Law Group are simply the best! I called Tim regarding a family trust involving real estate. Tim immediately put me at ease, developed a plan, and resolved the situation in a matter of a few months with all parties in agreement. I will definitely use Borche...rs Trust Law Group again; their knowledge, experience, and integrity are second to none.

Posted by Kathi | March 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

We love Tim

Tim has done all our legal and estate planning. He is VERY thorough and easy to talk to. We have known him for years and would not hesitate to recommend him.

Posted by Walter | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Very satisfied

My wife and I each have three adult children, three properties and a business of which I will be a beneficiary. Tim set up separate trusts for each of us and helped us through this very complicated process. I have been dealing with another attorney for my parent's trust for the past thirty years an...d I noticed a big difference in how thorough Tim explains everything.

Posted by Patty | May 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

A Real People Person

We have been working together on a difficult and contentious irrevocable trust situation. Tim is very willing to hang in there and find a solution. He is also excellent at putting things into layman's terms so my sister and I can understand the trust instrument, the law, and our options.

Posted by Jim | November 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Knowledgable, resourceful and extremely helpful

We knew we needed to update our will and wanted an estate planning specialist. A local attorney referred us to Tim. We researched Tim’s background and firm and quickly learned that he and his firm have an excellent reputation. Tim truly is a teacher of the law...he explained to us both verbally and... through easy to understand visual diagrams how best to structure our estate plan. Tim was committed to making sure he answered all of our questions which really gave us confidence that we were making the right legal decisions. Our meetings never felt rushed, yet they were very efficient and his staff was friendly and helpful with follow-up questions. Thank you Tim and team.

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Suzanne Sayward

Estate planning lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've known Tim both personally and professionally for many years and I am pleased to endorse him. I feel confident referring clients to Tim for estate planning and trust administration services. Tim and his team care deeply about their clients and provide only the highest quality legal services."

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David Katz

Estate planning lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have known Tim for many, many years. He is both an exceptional person and a fantastic estate planning attorney. I have sent several clients to his office over the years and, on each and every occasion, the clients have been exceptionally pleased with my referral."

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Joel Bernstein

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Timothy Borchers is one of the best estate attorneys in the State of MA. I like his practical approach and his keen interest in getting to the truth. He is a fine attorney and good person."

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George Constant

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I enthusiastically endorse Tim's work. He is a trusted colleague whose insights I value highly. He works tirelessly to ensure the well being and security of his clients and to enhance the integrity of the legal and estate planning community."

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Stephen McDonough

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Tim's firm has an office in the same building as my firm, so I have been able to get know Tim well over the past year. I have seen Tim with his clients and even met some of them. Tim and I have also discussed a number of legal issues regarding the intersection of estate planning and divorce (my practice area). Tim is experienced and well-regarded in the areas of estate planning, real estate, and asset preservation. I have recommended Tim in the past and will continue to do so. Recently, I took part in the Medway Education Foundation Trivia Bee with Tim. Although extremely knowledgeable with estate planning matters, his trivia skills are somewhat limited!"

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Paul Bernstein

Estate planning lawyer | Aug 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Tim as an estate planning and business attorney. In all my interactions with Tim, he has displayed great professionalism and keen insights."

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Experience

Rating:  8.9 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Accredited Estate Planner(R), Natioanal Association of Estate Planners and Councils

2015

Estate Planning Law Specialist, Estate Planning Law Specialist Board

2014

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2008

Eco-Challenge Award, Massachusetts Bar Association

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Shareholder, Pres., Borchers Law, PC

Associations

2014 - Present

Norfolk-Plymouth Estate Planning Council

Member

2008 - Present

Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

Board Member, Two-time President

2006 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

1995 - Present

Massachusetts Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2012

Boston Estate Planning Council

Member

1995 - 2011

Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Legacy and Tax Savings all in one

A win-win for the client, charity and family.

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Education

1984

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1980

Bowdoin College

BA - Bachelor of Arts, Summa Cum Laude

Speaking Engagements

2017

TRUSTworthy Considerations Seminars

Power, Purpose and Promise of Trusts

2017

Ten Tips for and Effective Estate Plan

Estate Planning

2016

Seminar Series

Saving Your Cape Cod Home

2016

Seminar

Presidential Candidates, Taxes and You

2016

Certificate in Trust & Estate Planning

Trust Basics

2015

Certificate in Trust & Estate Planning

Trust Basics

2014

Owning, Protecting and Passing Down your Heirloom Property

Estate Planning for Vacation Homes and Heirloom Properties

2013

Owning and Protecting your Special Place

Estate Planning for Vacation Homes and Heirloom Properties

2012

Owning and Protecting your Special Place

Heirloom Properties

2010

Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

Trust Maintenance Systems for your Practice

2009

Rhode Island Forum

Trust Maintenance Systems for your Practice

2009

Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys

Vacation Home Succession

Publications

2010

Lawyers Weekly Estate Planning for Vacation Homes and Heirloom Properties

Languages

English

Activity

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