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.
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July 20, 2020
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Henson Efron shines again in 2020 with 18 attorneys selected as Minnesota Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. Alan Eidsness, family law attorney, stands out as a Top 10 Super Lawyer for the eleventh time, and attorneys Melissa Nilsson and Lisa Spencer, also of the family law group, have been recognized as Top 50 Women attorneys for four and seven…
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July 17, 2020
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Henson Efron is proud to announce Lisa Spencer has been named a 2020 Women in Business honoree by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. With hundreds of nominations for the 23rd annual Women in Business awards, Lisa was selected because of her outstanding professional achievements, leadership qualities and contributions to the broader Twin Cities community. All of…
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July 13, 2020
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Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorneys Sarvesh Desai and Anne Haaland have been named 2020 Up & Coming Attorneys by Minnesota Lawyer. Each year Minnesota Lawyer recognizes a group of new attorneys off to a fast start in their legal careers and the legal professionals who work to make sure the job gets done….
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July 9, 2020
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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…
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July 7, 2020
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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…
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