Kayla Borchers, Administrative Assistant

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Kayla joined the Borchers team in June 2020 bringing over 7 years of customer service experience. The administrative assistant role fits her skills and education well as she is currently pursuing her Associate’s degree in Human Services at Massbay Community College. In addition to greeting visitors and clients, Kayla is a careful proofreader who edits lawyers’ letters, memos, emails, and documents. She also makes updates to clients’ Asset Trust Organizers, a tool that organizes and tracks client assets.

Fun fact: Kayla is Tim’s daughter, so is no stranger to the office! She has been a great addition and works well with our team, something that comes naturally growing up with seven other siblings.

Kayla and her husband Jake live in Franklin with their leopard gecko, Arry, and rabbit, Winnie. Some of their favorite activities are listening to live music and spending time together outdoors. The White Mountain National Forest in New Hampshire is one of Kayla’s favorite places to camp and hike. She admits to having a serious case of wanderlust and is always itching to explore new destinations.

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  • Retirement Plan Trusts Headline IRA Forecast
    Retirement Plan Trusts Headline IRA Forecast

    The Supreme Court ruled that inherited individual retirement accounts aren't protected in bankruptcy. The issue now becomes how to protect these plans within a solid estate plan.

  • Holy Gifting: An Estate Planner’s Dream (… or Nightmare)
    Holy Gifting: An Estate Planner’s Dream (… or Nightmare)

    Attorneys who practice any level of estate planning are, at this very moment, standing on hallowed ground. Understanding lifetime gift limitations is an ongoing process due to new legislation.

  • How to Make Sure Your Children Don’t Lose Their Inheritance: Why the Inheritance Trust™ Is a Win-Win for Everyone
    How to Make Sure Your Children Don’t Lose Their Inheritance: Why the Inheritance Trust™ Is a Win-Win for Everyone

    With increasing rates of life expectancy, multiple marriages and the ability to survive disabilities and injuries, the need to protect what we hand down to our heirs also increases. The best way to address these challenges is by implementing an estate plan that includes a lifelong trust for each child.

  • Here’s Why It’s a Good Idea to Put Your Heirs in Charge of Their Own Trusts
    Here’s Why It’s a Good Idea to Put Your Heirs in Charge of Their Own Trusts

    Suppose your daughter inherits from you through an Inheritance Trust, and she wishes to pay off her mortgage with the trust funds. As her own trustee, she’d have the authority to do that without even having to weigh the idea against the the terms of the trust.

  • 10 Essentials for a Comprehensive Estate Plan
    10 Essentials for a Comprehensive Estate Plan

    While it’s nearly impossible to plan for every one of life's contingencies, it is possible to create an effective and comprehensive estate plan. While good estate planning anticipates your death and disability, great estate planning reflects your chosen legacy.

  • A Retirement Plan Trust Can Protect Against Debt and More
    A Retirement Plan Trust Can Protect Against Debt and More

    Trying to predict how the Supreme Court will rule in a given matter is like trying to predict New England weather; you never know what you’re going to get, and what you get, you don’t always understand. On June 12, 2014, in Clark, et ux v. Rameker, 573 U.S. __ (2014) the high court unanimously […]

  • Who Will Take Care of the Kids?
    Who Will Take Care of the Kids?

    “If something bad happened to me, or I suddenly passed away, who would take care of my children?” It’s not a pleasant thought, but if you’re a parent, it’s highly likely that you’ve asked yourself this question numerous times. Appointing a legal guardian for your kids is a weighty decision -- but it’s a decision that must be made, nonetheless.

  • Our Rising Star: Marc Cusano
    Our Rising Star: Marc Cusano

    Our own Marc Cusano, Esq., has been honored as one of Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” two years in a row – for both 2017 and 2018. The designation is bestowed by the Super Lawyers subsidiary of Thomson Reuters and recognizes just 2.5% of attorneys — the very best of the best. Super Lawyers selects attorneys […]

  • TrustCASE – Streamlining Estate Settlement System
    TrustCASE – Streamlining Estate Settlement System

    TrustCase™ is a service that administers and settles your estate through a collaboration among family, trustees/executors and lawyers. Every estate is eligible for this service, whether or not there is a trust, or even a will.

  • Your Life and Estate Laws Are Always Evolving. Has Your Plan Kept Up?
    Your Life and Estate Laws Are Always Evolving. Has Your Plan Kept Up?

    Estate plans are not intended to be a one-and-done project. They are living documents that should reflect your current situation, needs, and goals. That can only be achieved via regular reviews, and Borchers Law makes it easy to accomplish that via several customized estate plan services: Update Checklists TrustSupport™ ILIT Service Estate Plan Update Checklists […]

  • Will Your Kids Hate You for Leaving Them the Vacation House?
    Will Your Kids Hate You for Leaving Them the Vacation House?

    You know your kids love you. You know they love the vacation house they’ve enjoyed every summer since childhood. And you’re sure they’ll love the idea of inheriting that home when you pass away. But what if you’re wrong? What if they can’t afford the taxes and maintenance? What if their spouse(s) already have access […]

  • Gifting to Children as Part of an Estate Plan
    Gifting to Children as Part of an Estate Plan

    This article uses 2024 Estate and Gift Tax Limits. If you are approaching or not too much over the state or federal estate taxFederal Estate Tax: The federal estate is part of a unified federal gift and estate tax that is an excise on the transfer of wealth. Read More limit in total assets, gifting […]

  • The Dangers of an Unfunded Trust: A Case Study
    The Dangers of an Unfunded Trust: A Case Study

    A pitfall for some families is having an unfunded trust. The Borchers Trust team walks you though what funding a trust means and how to fund your trust.

  • 8 Symptoms of an Impending Failure of Your Trust or Estate Plan
    8 Symptoms of an Impending Failure of Your Trust or Estate Plan

    Just like most things in life, your trust or estate plan needs a regular checkup. Giving your plan the attention it needs on a recurring basis will not only keep it up to date with your own goals and new laws, but will also bring peace of mind. If this has left you worried and […]

  • What Is a Trust?
    What Is a Trust?

    A story that I like to tell to help explain what a trust is involves my family. I have three young girls ranging in ages from eight to two. We have a routine on Friday nights where we get together, make popcorn and watch a movie. My two year old is at the stage where […]

  • Take Action Now in Preparation for Proposed Tax Reforms
    Take Action Now in Preparation for Proposed Tax Reforms

    Update: Now that the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has become law, we’ve expanded upon the of Estate and Gift Tax laws for 2018 here. Congress is poised to enact a major tax law overhaul that could make fundamental changes to the way you calculate your federal income tax bill and the amount of federal […]

  • Understanding the Role of the Trustee: A Spectrum of Choices
    Understanding the Role of the Trustee: A Spectrum of Choices

    Many family trusts can be handled with family members in the role of a trustee, but alternatives to “Uncle Joe” serving as a trustee should often be explored, including using professional or institutional trustees. This article explores the role of the trustee, the merits of various arrangements and combinations of trustees, and their removal and […]

  • Selecting a Trustee: A Spectrum of Possible Arrangements
    Selecting a Trustee: A Spectrum of Possible Arrangements

    There are many factors that bear on the choice of trustee. The purpose of the trust; its duration; the ages, health, and circumstances of the beneficiaries; and the types of assets to be administered all have bearing on the choice. You could name Uncle Joe as trustee, but business and real estate assets may be […]

  • Removing and Replacing a Trustee: A Spectrum of Options
    Removing and Replacing a Trustee: A Spectrum of Options

    Removing and replacing a trustee might seem like no big deal, but it can be serious because of the wide-ranging effects on the trust. Sometimes, for example, the person removing and replacing trustees should be independent of the grantor, i.e. not the grantor herself, her spouse or a person who is related or subordinate to […]

  • Estate and Gift Taxes Under the New 2018 Tax Law
    Estate and Gift Taxes Under the New 2018 Tax Law

    In December, I published this blog post outlining specific steps that could be taken before the end of 2017 in light of proposed tax changes. Since then, the proposed tax code has become law and there are further updates for the 2018 tax law. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which became law January 1st, […]

  • Choosing the “Administrative Trustee” Takes the Burden off Your Family at your Death
    Choosing the “Administrative Trustee” Takes the Burden off Your Family at your Death

    Administrative Trust involves forms, taxes, accounting & low level details. A professional Administrative Trustee unburdens your family.

  • Seven Life Events That Can Undermine Your Trust
    Seven Life Events That Can Undermine Your Trust

    Your trust is designed to protect your family and ensure that your financial goals are achieved when you pass away. But those goals can only be achieved if your trust is continually updated to reflect any significant changes in your life. These changes might include the following: A Change in Your Health In the event […]

  • The Essential Documents Your Aging Loved Ones Need
    The Essential Documents Your Aging Loved Ones Need

    The best time to get involved in your aging parents’ affairs is early on, long before your loved ones are in ill health or their affairs are in trouble. Start with a simple inquiry. Ask when their estate plan was last reviewed and updated. If they have not seen an estate planning attorney in the […]

  • What Happens to Your Debt when You Die?
    What Happens to Your Debt when You Die?

    When people think about their estate, they tend to think of the assets they will pass on, like their stamp collection, a home or vacation property, and of course, their money. However, it’s important to consider your whole balance sheet – including your debt – when thinking about what you’ll leave behind for your loved ones […]

  • Helping Seniors Get Comfortable About Their Estate Planning
    Helping Seniors Get Comfortable About Their Estate Planning

    No matter how good of a relationship you have with your aging parents, estate planning is a sensitive subject. Approach with care. Here’s some tips for transitioning your loved ones into conversations about their estate planning. If they do not initially welcome your involvement, try to make it clear that your interest is in being […]

  • When Tragedy Strikes a Young Family: A Living Trust Case Study
    When Tragedy Strikes a Young Family: A Living Trust Case Study

    We are pleased when we can help a young family develop an estate plan that fits their needs and honors their wishes. Many couples have good intentions to plan for the unexpected…then the busyness of family life interferes. Parents are stretched thin and planning is put off to another day. But the vigilant press on, […]

  • A CPA and a Role Model: Remembering My Father
    A CPA and a Role Model: Remembering My Father

    “My father is a CPA, and growing up, I worked in his office during high school and college and got to witness him in action with clients. Now, on the other side of things where I was doing a lot of work with him, I’d hear clients praise him on how well he did. I […]

  • Trusts Go Above and Beyond Wills
    Trusts Go Above and Beyond Wills

    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 enough if you want to avoid court involvement at death, or if you want to save taxes, or even […]

  • How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?
    How Often Should I Update My Estate Plan?

     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 field that you’re an expert in, or what laws may have changed that impact your documents specifically. From our perspective and […]

  • Tim Borchers: Looking Out for Clients’ Wellbeing
    Tim Borchers: Looking Out for Clients’ Wellbeing

    “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 by nature, as well as compassionate and looking out for the wellbeing of my clients. I have adopted the term ‘coaching’ for what […]

  • How to Keep Your Trust Updated, Part 1
    How to Keep Your Trust Updated, Part 1

    While many may see their trust as a "set it and forget it" proposition, this isn't the case. Trusts should be updated on a regular basis.

  • Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs
    Estate Planning for Children with Special Needs

    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 is it going to mean for my special needs child when I die and […]

  • How to Keep Your Trust Updated, Part 2
    How to Keep Your Trust Updated, Part 2

    Keeping your trust updated is one of the most important things you can do regarding personal finances, your financial goals, and taking care of your family members after you pass. Borchers Trust Law Group provides tips on what to update and why they should be updated and healthy.

  • When to Consult an Elder Law Attorney
    When to Consult an Elder Law Attorney

    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 ability. When they reach their retirement years, age 60 and above, you may start to see more signs that […]

  • How to Keep Your Trust Updated, Part 3
    How to Keep Your Trust Updated, Part 3

    A trust is an important asset for just about any family. But there is a multitude of problems that could undermine your goals. Borchers discusses what to look for when updating your trust – something you should do on a regular basis.

  • Is It Ever Too Early to Get an Estate Plan?
    Is It Ever Too Early to Get an Estate Plan?

    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 mean, we really believe in estate planning for all stages of life.” But I’m curious as to […]

  • Is Charitable Planning Practical?
    Is Charitable Planning Practical?

    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 it’s something just for the rich and famous, the Bill and Melinda Gates of our society. That couldn’t be more incorrect. What we help families and […]

  • The Differences Between A Revocable & Irrevocable Trust
    The Differences Between A Revocable & Irrevocable Trust

    As background, all of our trusts, whether revocable or irrevocable trust, in one way or the other help to cover the following points, illustrated by the acronym MAPS. This stands for: Manage your affairs in your old age or illness Avoid probateProbate can refer to the process of settling the estate of a deceased person. […]

  • Super-TRUST-Powers, Part I | Atomic Manipulation & Shapeshifting
    Super-TRUST-Powers, Part I | Atomic Manipulation & Shapeshifting

    When I was young I could fly. No really, I could. As long as I had a good running start down the hallway I could make a horizontal jump at least 3 or 4 feet into the air and onto my parents’ couch. This was made possible not only by my natural flying abilities (of […]

  • Super-TRUST-Powers, Part II | Invincibility
    Super-TRUST-Powers, Part II | Invincibility

    Possessing immunity to any form of physical harm. Impenetrable. Unable to be broken or suffer pain. With the power of invincibility, you could literally take a bullet for your spouse, shovel 16 inches of snow from your driveway without back pain, or proudly wear a Yankees jersey to Fenway Park (I am NOT, of course, […]

  • Purchasing an Annuity: A Strategy for the Healthy Spouse, While the Other Is in a Nursing Home
    Purchasing an Annuity: A Strategy for the Healthy Spouse, While the Other Is in a Nursing Home

    Long-term nursing home care is needed by about 1.4 million Americans every year, according to the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (2015). It is expensive, and so is long-term care insurance. Government programs, such as Medicare, will not cover the cost of nursing home care. Note: Social Security benefits pay only an average of […]

  • Super-TRUST-Powers, Part III | Healing
    Super-TRUST-Powers, Part III | Healing

    Restore biotic organisms to their optimal health, curing wounds, broken bones, or disease. Potentially heal from any form of bodily damage. The power to heal is an attractive power in our day. Imagine being in the position to instantaneously cure yourself of the flu, heart disease, or better yet any, form of cancer – including […]

  • The Challenge of Discussing Financial Plans with Your Aging Loved Ones
    The Challenge of Discussing Financial Plans with Your Aging Loved Ones

    Your parents – or other aging loved ones – are over 70 and you are genuinely concerned whether they have a plan for their later years and for their estate. However, they may resent a direct question about their plans. This article will explain why and how to best approach them. The Challenge It is […]

  • Super-TRUST-Powers, Part IV | Super Speed
    Super-TRUST-Powers, Part IV | Super Speed

    Experience the rush of accelerating to speeds so fast you are nothing but a blur. Move near, at, or beyond the speed of sound or light. Change diapers in record time, run to the Cape and back for a lobster roll during your lunch hour, or discreetly make a cameo appearance in the middle of […]

  • Super-TRUST-Powers, Part V | Teleportation
    Super-TRUST-Powers, Part V | Teleportation

    If you possessed the power of teleportation, where would you go? Would you teleport yourself to work to bypass a stressful daily commute? Or move yourself upstairs at night after you’ve fallen asleep on the couch? You could play catch with yourself, or even transport onto the football field to intercept a pass from Tom […]

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