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 13, 2018
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Kathryn Graves and J.R. Maddox were recently recognized by the University of St. Thomas for participating in their mentorship program and sharing their wisdom and resources with current law students. More than 1,700 respected lawyers and judges have served as mentors to law students through their Mentor Externship Program which is a key component of…
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July 9, 2018
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Henson Efron attorneys rise to the top again in 2018 with 18 talented lawyers receiving Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Star designations. We’ve been delivering smart, creative and cost-effective counsel to our clients and referral partners for over 42 years and are proud of all our attorneys recognized for their hard work, dedication and success…
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June 21, 2018
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We are pleased to announce that Eric Friske, a business litigation attorney at Henson Efron, has been named a 2018 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer. Each year Minnesota Lawyer recognizes a group of new attorneys off to a fast start in their legal career. Like Eric, all honorees are in their first decade…
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June 15, 2018
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GD USA recently announced Henson Efron’s new website as an award winner in the 2018 American Web Design Awards. This annual showcase focuses on the power of design to enhance websites and online communications and experiences. This highly-respected publication, now in its 55th year, has long sponsored design competitions that spotlight areas of excellence. This year there…
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