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.
The Board of Marriage and Family Therapy is a state agency that protects the public through enforcement of the statutes and rules governing the practice of marriage and family therapists. The Board ensures that marriage and family therapists meet appropriate standards of licensure, continuing competency and professional behavior. Katy was recently elected Chair and is one of…
The Minnesota Drug Formulary Committee reviews and recommends drugs covered by Medicaid and MinnesotaCare and determines which drugs require prior authorization to ensure the drugs are medically necessary and appropriate. The committee is composed of physicians, pharmacists, and other knowledgeable health care professionals. Stuart has recently been elected Chair and has served as the Committee’s…
Further Guidance Concerning Forgiveness of Paycheck Protection Program Loans
Scott Emery | Eric Friske
This article was original published on March 31, 2020, and most recently updated on July 6, 2020, to reflect legislative changes and guidance. President Trump recently signed legislation extending the deadline to apply for Paycheck Protection Program loans from June 30, 2020, until August 8, 2020. However, this article will focus on the rules and…
Henson Efron has been named one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune – officially ranked 28 out of 70 in the small business category. Top Workplaces recognizes the most progressive companies in Minnesota based on employee opinions measuring engagement, organizational health and satisfaction. The analysis included responses from over 76,000 employees…
Henson Efron is proud to announce attorneys Christopher Burns, Sarvesh Desai, Katy Graves, Anne Haaland and Scott Neilson were named 2019 North Star Lawyers by the MN State Bar Association for generously donating their time and talent to those who could not afford counsel otherwise. Their contributions exemplify the Firm’s commitment to our community. The Minnesota State Bar Association…
What The Wealthy Are Doing With Their Estate Planning During The COVID-19 Crisis Excerpts from Forbes Article by Megan Gorman and Contributor Christopher Burns Across the country, Americans are reeling from the impact of the COVID-19 crisis. But as volatility impacts all areas of our daily life, many wealthy Americans are looking at their estate planning to see if there…