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.
Henson Efron is pleased to announce Of Counsel Attorney, Lloyd Stern, joined the firm on August 1st, bringing his deep experience in the fiduciary administration of complex trusts and estates to the firm. For over 20 years, he has administered trusts and settled high-valued estates with complicated tax, accounting and valuation issues. Lloyd is also…
Henson Efron shines again in 2019 with 18 attorneys selected as Minnesota Super Lawyers or Rising Stars. Super Lawyer and Rising Star designations are awarded to attorneys that have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The process involves peer nominations, independent research and peer evaluations. The top 5% of those nominated are…
Journalist Todd Nelson from Minnesota Lawyer caught up with Henson Efron litigation attorney David Olsen in this month’s Minnesota Lawyer magazine. Read David’s interview in the July Breaking the Ice segment of the publication here: Breaking the Ice: ‘One phone call from another adventure’.
We are proud to announce the 11 Henson Efron attorneys awarded Best Lawyers® in America 2019 have been featured in Minnesota Monthly magazine’s August publication. Minnesota Monthly magazine embodies the spirit of the state, celebrating the best arts, entertainment, food, business, politics and culture in Minneapolis, St. Paul, and greater MN. The entire Henson Efron team brings their A-game…
Henson Efron Litigation Attorney, Stuart Williams, has been elected Chair of the Minnesota Client Security Board. The Board administers the Client Security Fund, which was established by the Minnesota Supreme Court to aid parties who suffer a loss because of dishonest conduct by a lawyer during the course of an attorney-client relationship. In addition, Governor…
Legal Update: Minnesota Wage Theft Statute Changes
Court Anderson | Eric Friske
Employers in Minnesota should be prepared for sweeping changes that go into effect next week. On July 1, 2019, Minnesota will 1) start requiring employers to provide written wage-related information to employees, 2) change existing law governing when employees must be paid and the penalty for failing to pay wages and commission owed, as well…