A Labor of Love

Timothy B. Borchers, Esq., CTFA, EPLS, AEP®, MCIT, Partner

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Tim Borchers founded Borchers Trust Law in 1995 after 10 years in general practice in the Boston area, back when that was still possible to do. Tim enjoys innovating in the field of estate planning and finding a way to accomplish anything good for his clients. He has developed numerous programs and resources that make estate planning, trust administration, and probate more accessible, efficient, and organized for clients and his law firm alike, including:

He’s the co-founder of Northeast Private Trustees, Ltd., an independent corporate trustee, and spends about half of his professional time serving as a fiduciary.

Tim loves guiding and coaching his clients on estates and trusts and family dynamics as well as collaborating with a team that’s just as passionate about serving others as he is.

He is a sought-after public speaker and trainer on the topics of estate planning, family legacy, and trusts and has authored a wide range of articles on a broad array of topics in the field of estate planning.

Some of Tim’s interests include classical singing and service to the community. Originally from New Hampshire’s Great North Woods, Tim grew up camping, hiking, and skiing. He is one of five Eagle Scouts (BSA) in his family. Tim and his wife, Ruth, reside in Medfield, Massachusetts, and Moultonborough, New Hampshire. They have eight children, including four by adoption, and a growing slew of grandkids.

Education and Certifications

Presentations and Publications

  • Saving the Family Cottage, Co-Author (March 2025)
  • Foundation for Continuing Education, Inc., Trust Basics Course for the Editor and Teacher (2014 – Present)
  • Boston College Law School Client Counseling Competition, Judge (2006-2016)
  • Northeastern University Paralegal Professional Program
    • Faculty (1989-2011)
    • Moderator: Probate and Estate Planning (1995-2011)
  • Business Enterprise Institute, Massachusetts
    • Lecturer, Author (1996-2003)
  • Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Panelist (2000 – Present)
  • Guardian Publishing Speakers Bureau for Societies and Medical Professionals, Speaker (2010 – Present)

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire

Professional Organizations

  • Massachusetts Forum of Estate Planning Attorneys, Inc. (2008-Present)
    • Co-Founder, Board Member and Officer (2008 – 2019)
    • President (2012 and 2018)
  • Estate Planning Specialist Board (2026 – Present)
  • National Board Member, Independent Trustee Alliance (2024 – Present)
  • WealthCounsel™ (2006 – Present)
  • Massachusetts Bar Association
  • Real Estate Bar Association of Massachusetts
  • Norfolk and Plymouth Estate Planning Council
  • Boston Estate Planning Council
  • New Hampshire Estate Planning Council
  • USA 500 Club
  • The Exit Planning Exchange

Honors and Recognitions

  • Super Lawyer list, Super Lawyers Massachusetts (2024 – Present)
  • Boston’s Top Lawyers, Boston magazine (2022 – Present)
  • AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell® (2014 – Present)
  • Going Green Award, Massachusetts Bar Association (2007)

Community Organizations

  • Boston Saengerfest Men’s Chorus
    • Soloist
    • Board of Directors
    • President (2013 – 2014)
  • Medfield Library Trust Fund
  • Medfield Foundation
  • Music Serving Elders, Inc.
    • Board of Directors
    • Treasurer
  • Presbyterian Church USA, Past Elder, Moderator, Session Clerk
  • Medway Economic Development Committee

Professional Speaking Topics

  1. The Role of the Professional Trustee
  2. Heirloom and Vacation Home Planning
  3. Inheritance Trust Advantages – Protecting Your Heirs Into the Next Generation
  4. The “Wellth” Building Trust – Building Wealth and Well-Being for You and your Beneficiaries
  5. For lawyers: Creating and Running a Client Maintenance Program

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*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.