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.
The Minnesota Supreme Court recently appointed Lisa Spencer as Chair of the 4th District Ethics Committee. District Ethics Committees are established in each of the 21 district bar associations to investigate complaints of unethical conduct against Minnesota lawyers for the state Lawyers Professional Responsibility Board. District Ethics Committees are made up of volunteer attorneys and…
Kathryn Graves and J.R. Maddox were recently recognized by the University of St. Thomas for participating in their mentorship program and sharing their wisdom and resources with current law students. More than 1,700 respected lawyers and judges have served as mentors to law students through their Mentor Externship Program which is a key component of…
Henson Efron attorneys rise to the top again in 2018 with 18 talented lawyers receiving Minnesota Super Lawyers and Rising Star designations. We’ve been delivering smart, creative and cost-effective counsel to our clients and referral partners for over 42 years and are proud of all our attorneys recognized for their hard work, dedication and success…
We are pleased to announce that Eric Friske, a business litigation attorney at Henson Efron, has been named a 2018 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer. Each year Minnesota Lawyer recognizes a group of new attorneys off to a fast start in their legal career. Like Eric, all honorees are in their first decade…
Protecting your Business: Identifying and Safeguarding your Company’s Trade Secrets
Court Anderson | Benjamin Hamborg | Eric Friske
Most companies have no difficulty understanding how and why to protect their physical assets like machinery, buildings, and real estate. But many of those same companies fall short when it comes to protecting their most valuable assets: business models, customer lists, pricing schemes, and sales and manufacturing techniques, which are the real drivers of profitability…
Taking a Step from Graduate to Grown-up: Estate Planning and Other Considerations for your Recent Graduate
Christopher Burns | Brigitt Orfield
Congratulations, proud moms and dads of new grads! Amidst all the festive parties and frenzied packing, be sure to add these other important preparations to your to-do list: Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney, Health Care Directive, and Digital Property Authorization These legal documents are not just for “grown-ups” anymore. Having your adult children sign…