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?
Reverse Section 1031 Exchanges
Scott Emery | Jeff Shea
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), P.L. 115-97, changed the law regarding what items of property are eligible for like-kind exchanges. Subject to certain specific exceptions, exchanges of personal or intangible property such as machinery, equipment, patents, and other intangible property no longer qualify for the nonrecognition of gain or loss afforded to like-kind exchanges….
We are pleased to announce that this May, Henson Efron is moving to Capella Tower, which is just across the street from our current location. We’re excited to welcome you into our new space as we continue to provide you with high quality legal services. OUR NEW ADDRESS EFFECTIVE MAY 17, 2021225 South 6th St,…
Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorney Stuart Williams was re-elected president of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy for 2021 and was re-appointed to a three year term on Minnesota’s Drug Formulary Committee as the Committee’s sole public member where he will continue to serve as the Committee’s chairperson.
Henson Efron business litigation attorneys Court J. Anderson and Benjamin J. Hamborg recently represented two minority shareholders in a shareholder dispute that culminated in December 2020 in a multimillion-dollar whistleblower award from the SEC.
Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorneys Anne Haaland and Scott Emery were elected the firm’s newest Shareholders, effective January 1, 2021. Anne Haaland is part of the firm’s Family Law practice group. She handles cases involving divorce, custody and parenting time, child support, spousal maintenance and complex property division. Anne has been recognized as…
Henson Efron is proud to announce attorney Stuart Williams has been recognized by Twin Cities Business as a Notable Hero in Health Care for years of service on multiple Minnesota health licensing boards, including the Boards of Medical Practice, Pharmacy and Nursing. Stuart has also been named among the state’s 100 Most Influential Health Care…