Many people hear “grandparents’ rights” and assume grandparents have an automatic right to spend time with their grandchildren. In Minnesota, there is no inherent right to visitation. Grandparents—and certain nonparents—have the right to ask a court for visitation, but they must meet specific statutory criteria and a heightened evidentiary burden before a court can order it.
Minnesota Guardianship Changes in 2024 and 2025: What You Need to Know
Minnesota enacted significant revisions to its guardianship statutes in 2024 and 2025. These changes directly impact guardians – who now face greater potential personal liability – as well as individuals subject to guardianships.
Key Tax Changes Under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)
On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) became law as President Trump penned the final required signature. The OBBBA extends several provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) and includes other changes affecting the taxes of individuals and businesses. Below are summaries of selected tax law provisions.
Minnesota Adopts Changes to Trust and Estate Law, Including 500-Year Dynasty Trusts
In May 2025, substantial amendments to Minnesota’s trust and estate statutes were enacted. Some of these changes include changes to the Uniform Trust Code, the Uniform Probate Code, the Power of Appointment Act, and to modernize Minnesota’s statutory Rule Against Perpetuities. These revisions update the legal framework governing trusts and estates in Minnesota and enhance planning opportunities for multi-generation estate planning.
Henson Efron is proud to announce attorney Stuart Williams has been elected committee member on the Federation of State Medical Board’s Ethics and Professionalism Committee. The Committee addresses and provides opinions regarding ethics and professional issues relating to medical regulation. Read Stuart’s Full Bio
Reverse Section 1031 Exchanges
Scott Emery | Jeff Shea
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97, changed the law regarding what items of property are eligible for like-kind exchanges. Subject to certain specific exceptions, exchanges of personal or intangible property such as machinery, equipment, patents, and other intangible property no longer qualify for the nonrecognition of gain or loss afforded to like-kind exchanges….
We are pleased to announce that this May, Henson Efron is moving to Capella Tower, which is just across the street from our current location. We’re excited to welcome you into our new space as we continue to provide you with high quality legal services. OUR NEW ADDRESS EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2021225 South 6th St,…
Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorney Stuart Williams was re-elected president of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for 2021 and was re-appointed to a three year term on Minnesota’s Drug Formulary Committee as the Committee’s sole public member where he will continue to serve as the Committee’s chairperson.
Henson Efron business litigation attorneys Court J. Anderson and Benjamin J. Hamborg recently represented two minority shareholders in a shareholder dispute that culminated in December 2020 in a multimillion-dollar whistleblower award from the SEC.
Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorneys Anne Haaland and Scott Emery were elected the firm’s newest Shareholders, effective January 1, 2021. Anne Haaland is part of the firm’s Family Law practice group. She handles cases involving divorce, custody and parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance and complex property division. Anne has been recognized as…