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Christopher Burns and Brigitt Orfield on 2017 Gifting: Estate Planning Update
Estate Planning Update: Have you planned for what is expected? We encourage you to consider gift and estate tax planning in conjunction with your family’s annual gift giving, year-end charitable giving, and overall financial planning. Keeping an eye on your entire plan each year will give you and your family the peace of mind that…
Stuart Williams was Re-elected President of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy
Stuart Williams, business and environmental litigation attorney, was re-elected president of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy. He will continue to serve as president of the Board in 2017 and has been a member of the Board since 2011. The mission of the Minnesota Board of Pharmacy is to preserve and protect the public health, safety,…
Clark Opdahl Re-elected as Managing Partner
Clark D. Opdahl has been re-elected to serve as the firm’s managing partner for another three-year term, effective January 1, 2017. He has been serving in this capacity since 2008. In addition to managing the firm’s operations, Opdahl advises and represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions…
Family Law attorney, Jaime Driggs, quoted in Minnesota Lawyer article
Court says ‘follow the money’ by Barbara L. Jones, Editor, Minnesota Lawyer November 17, 2016 Link to full article Excerpt from article The opinion may require attorneys to reconsider what is the proper evidence in their cases. “Assessing income generated from a property award is nothing new but Curtis reveals another dimension to that analysis….
Henson Efron Ranked Tier 1 & Tier 2 Metropolitan “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Three practice areas at the Minneapolis law firm Henson Efron were recently included in the 2017 “Best Law Firms” list in the Minneapolis metropolitan area by U.S. News Media Group, the publishers of U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers®. As part of this year’s ranking, Henson Efron’s Family Law practice was named at…
Seminar for Accountants: Join us November 10 for Hot Legal Topics
Hot Legal Topics for Accountants Henson Efron will provide an overview of timely and important legal issues affecting accountants and their clients. Topics include Privacy and Data Security Recently Amended Minnesota Limited Liability Company Succession Planning New Federal Defend Trade Secrets Act (Time Permitting) Click for details Hot Legal Topics for Accountants
Robin Asleson Leading the Firm as Office Administrator
Henson Efron, P.A. is pleased to announce Robin Asleson has joined the firm as office administrator overseeing the firm’s administrative management and operations including finance, accounting, technology, human resources, marketing, facilities and office services. Robin graduated from The University of North Dakota with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and is a certified public accountant. She…
Christopher Burns went “over the edge” on September 9 (for good reason)
The Double Dog Dare Challenge raises funds for Northern Star Council, Boy Scouts of America, an organization serving youth in central Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Christopher and team members secured pledges so they could rappel from U.S. Bank Plaza in Minneapolis on September 9, 2016. This is the “wildest fundraiser ever” and we applaud you!
Attorneys Named as The Best Lawyers in America® 2017
Henson Efron announced today that eight of its attorneys were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2017. (Copyright 2016 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) The Henson Efron attorneys named as Best Lawyers for 2017 are: Joseph T. Dixon, Jr. – Bet-the-Company Litigation and Commercial Litigation Jaime Driggs – Family…
Kathryn Graves Publishes on the Practice of Family Law in Best Lawyers magazine
Katy Graves highlights how the practice of family law has changed since she began practicing in the 1980s when family court cases were often lengthy and resolved by court decision. “Family Matters” was published in Best Lawyer Business Edition magazine, summer 2016.
Attorneys Selected In 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers And Rising Stars
Super Lawyers Magazine named more than half of Henson Efron attorneys to the 2016 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists for the state of Minnesota. Family law attorney Alan C. Eidsness was recognized in the top 10 of the overall Minnesota Super Lawyers list, a distinction he has received nine times since 2005. For the…
Christopher Burns Publishes Article on Trust Decanting
Christopher Burns with Lloyd D. Stern highlight the concept of trust decanting, a new and useful vehicle, but it is not without its own traps and pitfalls, which warrant moderation and a careful approach. “Pour carefully when decanting irrevocable trusts” was published in Minnesota Lawyer on June 27, 2016.
Jennie Clarke celebrates Ellevate with Kevyn Burger, Minnesota Business magazine
New global networking group for women comes to the Twin Cities. The new local chapter of Ellevate will kick off with a June 21 event. Minnesota women play an ever more prominent role in business, but making critical connections across sectors can sometimes be difficult. In June, the Twin Cities is officially launching a local…
Christopher Burns talks with Dan Heilman of Minnesota Lawyer
Are you ready for your close-up? When the news broke after Prince’s April 21 death that the music superstar apparently didn’t leave a will, prospective heirs to his fortune started coming out of the woodwork. And when that happened, news outlets far and wide did likewise, wanting to talk to Twin Cities probate and estate…
Henson Efron Attorneys Named as 2015 North Star Lawyers by Minnesota State Bar Association
Henson Efron announced that six of its attorneys were honored by the Minnesota State Bar Association (MSBA) as North Star Lawyers, recognizing their commitment to pro bono service in 2015. Each attorney volunteered 50 hours or more of their time serving low income Minnesotans last year. Christopher J. Burns – Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Jaime…
Christopher Burns Interviews with ABC News and KSTP-TV about Prince’s Estate
Christopher Burns interviews with ABC News Good Morning America and KSTP-TV Channel 5 About Minnesota Law and Prince’s Estate. Hearing for Prince’s Estate Scheduled for Monday to Decide Latest on Inheritance Eva Pilgrim May 1, 2016 Probate Firm Says Another Heir Could Be Named to Prince’s Estate Brett Hoffland April 29, 2016
Tax attorney, Stephen Hopkins, Speaks with Reuters’ Reporters, Ben Klayman and Alex Dobuzinskis
Tax attorney, Stephen Hopkins, Speaks with Reuters’ Reporters, Ben Klayman and Alex Dobuzinskis about Minnesota law and predicted a long, drawn-out case over Prince’s assets. Prince died without a will, six siblings likely to share fortune Tue Apr 26, 2016 Alex Dobuzinskis, Reuters Still no will found for Prince as Minnesota court opens probate process Mon…
Christopher Burns Talks with Jessica Miles of KSTP about the Role of a Special Administrator for Prince’s Estate
Prince’s Sister says Musician Had No Will, Files Paperwork Asking for Special Administrator Prince’s sister says the superstar musician had no known will, she’s filed paperwork asking that a special administrator be appointed by the court. Attorney Christopher Burns says that basically means a large financial institution will come in and do inventory of Prince’s…