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 has been ranked in the 2021 U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” list regionally in 10 practice areas. These rankings are based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes the collection of client and lawyer evaluations, feedback from leading attorneys in their field, and review of additional information provided by law firms as part…
Henson Efron is pleased to announce attorney, Christopher Burns, has been honored by the Minnesota State Bar Association for his consistent commitment to pro bono service. In 2012, the MSBA created the North Star Lawyer Program as a way to recognize members who provided 50 or more hours of pro bono service in a given calendar year. In conjunction…
This recognition honors those who effect change in their roles and/or areas of practice, serve as role models or mentors to other women attorneys, and/or promote inclusive practices in the workplace. The Twin Cities Business Notable series features best-in-class executives across a range of industries in Minnesota. The leaders profiled are nominated by their peers at work and in the community. To read Lisa’s profile in Twin Cities Business, click here. To…
Protect Yourself and Your Employees From Identity Theft During COVID-19
J.R. Maddox | Sarvesh Desai
The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a surge in online activity, as people work from home and obey stay-at-home orders. With that came a significant increase in theft of business and personal information. As standard practice, businesses now allocate significant resources to privacy and data security efforts to protect business information. But there’s also real value in…
We are proud to announce the selection of attorney, David Bradley Olsen, among America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® for 2020. This is the second consecutive year he has been selected. Membership among America’s Top 100 Bet-the-Company Litigators® is meant to identify and highlight the accomplishments of the nation’s most esteemed and skilled High-Stakes Business Litigators. Less…
Coping with Alzheimer's and Dementia From a Legal and Planning Perspective
Lloyd Stern | Eric Friske
Increased standards of living and medical advances in our country over recent decades have resulted in greatly increased life expectancies. Unfortunately, with these additional years comes the increased risk that a substantial number of us will suffer from some form of dementia-related illness or memory loss. It is now estimated that 5.8 million Americans are…