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.
Are You Ready for Minnesota’s New Data Privacy Law?
The Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act (“MCDPA”) introduces new rights for consumers and new obligations for businesses – and it takes effect July 31, 2025. If your business handles personal information from Minnesota residents, now is the time to prepare. Can you respond to consumer requests under the new law? Are your opt-out tools in place? Have you updated your privacy notice?
Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorneys Sarvesh Desai and Jeff Shea were elected the firm’s newest Shareholders, effective January 1, 2022. Sarvesh Desai is part of the firm’s Business Law practice group. His main focus is on the areas of mergers and acquisitions, intellectual property, licensing, privacy, entity formation and organization, and securities. Sarvesh…
We are proud to announce three Henson Efron attorneys have been named 2021 Minnesota Lawyer Attorneys of the Year. Congratulations to Court Anderson and Ben Hamborg who won as a team and Melissa Nilsson for this prestigious honor. Court Anderson and Ben Hamborg received this honor for representing two minority shareholders in a shareholder dispute that culminated…
We are proud to annouce that Stuart Williams has been re-elected President of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for 2022, reappointed to a three year term on the St. Louis Park Fire Civil Service Commission, and reappointed as chair of the Policy and Planning Committee for the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. The Minnesota Board…
Does Your Non-Competition Agreement Make Any Sense?
John Bisanz, Jr.
Every business owner knows that clarity of purpose is essential for a company to be successful. Knowing and articulating why you do what you do enables management and staff to collaborate, innovate, and find new and better ways to conduct business.
Beneficiary Responsibility for Estate Tax Liability
Scott Emery
The role of personal representative of an estate includes numerous responsibilities, which include inventorying assets of the estate, identifying liabilities, and paying debts. Generally, the personal representative will make distributions to beneficiaries in accordance with their interest after the satisfaction of all obligations of an estate. However, it is not uncommon for a beneficiary to…
We are proud to announce attorney Joseph (Joe) Dixon, Jr. has been named a 2021 Minnesota Icon Award Honoree by Minnesota Lawyer and Finance & Commerce. The Minnesota Icon awards recognize individuals with proven success throughout a lengthy and accomplished career. These honorees are leaders in their field who have been active in their communities…