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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May 2, 2014
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Congratulations to Christopher J. Burns, Joseph T. Dixon, Jr., Kathryn A. Graves, Scott A. Neilson, David Bradley Olsen, and Clark D. Opdahl for being recognized as 2014 North Star Lawyers. This year, the Minnesota State Bar Association certified pro bono service for over 950 attorneys and will celebrate with a full page recognition in the…
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April 28, 2014
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Four Henson Efron attorneys were featured on the list of “Top Women Attorneys in Minnesota” in the April print edition of Mpls/St. Paul Magazine. Attorneys were selected from the 2013 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists, which uses a patented multiphase selection process in which peer nominations and evaluations are combined with third party research….
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April 25, 2014
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Estate planning, trust and probate attorney Christopher J. Burns announced he will be running for re-election to the Woodbury City Council. He was first elected in 2010 and currently chairs the Woodbury Street Rehabilitation Task Force. If re-elected, it would be his second and final term. Read the full article from the Woodbury Bulletin here.
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April 20, 2014
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Business law attorney Rochelle L. Hauser represents and advises companies and individuals on a wide variety of corporate and business matters. With extensive legal experience in areas including business formation, reorganizations, and general contract matters, she co-presents a series of legal seminars on different topics for small business owners in collaboration with WomenVenture, an organization…
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