Many people hear “grandparents’ rights” and assume grandparents have an automatic right to spend time with their grandchildren. In Minnesota, there is no inherent right to visitation. Grandparents—and certain nonparents—have the right to ask a court for visitation, but they must meet specific statutory criteria and a heightened evidentiary burden before a court can order it.
Minnesota Guardianship Changes in 2024 and 2025: What You Need to Know
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.
We are proud to share attorney and shareholder Katy Graves has been awarded The Public Service Award by the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) — a national organization recognizing excellence in family law.
Henson Efron is pleased to announce a leadership transition that reflects the strength, stability, and collaborative spirit that define our firm. Effective January 1, 2026, attorney Rochelle Hauser will assume the role of Firm President, succeeding Lisa Spencer, who has served in this role since 2020.
Henson Efron has been recognized in the 2026 edition of Best Law Firms, a testament to our unwavering commitment to legal excellence. Ranked by Best Law Firms regionally in 20 practice areas, Henson Efron has once again proven its acumen in the legal industry by earning this prestigious accolade.
We are proud to share that Lisa Spencer, shareholder and president of Henson Efron, has been named one of this year’s Minnesota ICON Award honorees by Finance & Commerce and Minnesota Lawyer.
Understanding Grandparent and Third-Party Visitation in Minnesota
Sarah J. Hewitt | Gina Giambruno
Many people hear “grandparents’ rights” and assume grandparents have an automatic right to spend time with their grandchildren. In Minnesota, there is no inherent right to visitation. Grandparents—and certain nonparents—have the right to ask a court for visitation, but they must meet specific statutory criteria and a heightened evidentiary burden before a court can order it.
Congratulations to Caitlin Deal for being recognized by Minnesota Lawyer as a 2025 Up & Coming attorney!