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Events/Seminars
Jennie Clarke Participates in Succession Planning Panel
Jennie Clarke recently participated in a panel discussion moderated by CEO Roundtable president, Michael Miller, and hosted by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal,on the subject of succession planning in family owned businesses. The conversation highlighted the many areas that challenge the smooth transition of business from one generation to another such as agreeing on valuation and letting go…
Christopher Burns Speaking about “Charitable Planning” on March 28
Minnesota CLE Presents “The Complete Estate Planning Lawyer” On March 28, Christopher Burns will be speaking on “Charitable Planning” for the Minnesota CLE offering of “The Complete Estate Planning Lawyer.” The course is designed for all estate planning lawyers and addresses the top questions and answers in 13 areas of estate, probate, and trust Law.
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
Christopher Burns is Presenting “Charitable Planning: Tools and Practice”
Christopher Burns along with Grant Walker of Wells Fargo will present “Charitable Planning: Tools and Practice” on April 22 over lunch at the Minnesota State Bar Association. Attend in person or participation by teleconference and webcast is available.
Christopher Burns Presented the “Heckerling Review” to the Twin Cities Estate Planning Council
While Minnesota was enjoying mid-day high temperatures of -1, Christopher Burns was absorbing the content of the 50th Annual Heckerling Institute on Estate Planning in Orlando, Florida. Christopher brings that content back to Twin Cities Estate Planning Council and shares what is new, what remains the same, and what to expect in legislative changes and Supreme…
Christopher J. Burns Speaking on Charitable Planning: New Twists on Old Favorites
Christopher Burns is co-presenting Charitable Planning: New Twists on Old Favorites on October 1 at the Insider Briefing hosted by Minnesota Philanthropy Partners. Many professional advisors who recommend split-interest gifts find their clients’ financial needs and charitable objectives often change significantly over time. Told through real life case studies, this session examines early termination of…
Top 10 Changes to Minnesota LLC Act: October 8 seminar for CPAs
As a CPA, you know Minnesota just made major changes to the Minnesota LLC Act. Please join us to learn about the changes and how they affect you and your clients. Thursday, October 8, 2015 8:15 a.m. Registration and breakfast 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Seminar Sheraton Minneapolis West (Minnetonka) Two CPE credits* Click here to…
Christopher Burns speaking June 9 on Estate Plans: Do Not Die Without One
Christopher Burns, attorney and Chair of the Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Group at Henson Efron, P.A., will share strategies for working with your professional team to develop an intelligent estate plan together with stories of those who have failed to intelligently plan and the consequences of their failures. This June 9 seminar is part…
Jennie A. Clarke and Rochelle L. Hauser Present “Choosing Your Legal Entity”
Business law attorneys Jennie A. Clarke and Rochelle L. Hauser will be presenting their “Choosing Your Legal Entity” seminar for business owners in conjunction with WomenVenture. This seminar addresses the importance of choosing the right business structure and provides an overview of structural and operational differences. Consisting of an hour of important legal information followed…
Jennie A. Clarke and Rochelle L. Hauser Present a Series of Legal Seminars
Business law attorneys Jennie A. Clarke and Rochelle L. Hauser will again be facilitating a series of legal seminars in conjunction with WomenVenture. The seminars will consist of an hour of important legal information followed by a 30-minute Q&A session. Upcoming seminars include: Doing Business on the Internet – 2/20/2014 Choosing Your Legal Entity –…
Christopher J. Burns Presents “You Can’t Take ‘It’ With You – How You Can Leave ‘It’ Behind”
Estate planning, trust and probate attorney, Christopher J. Burns, presented “You Can’t Take ‘It’ With You – How You Can Leave ‘It’ Behind” on February 20, 2014 as part of the 2014 Planning Well Seminar Series. The presentation covered basic estate planning tools such as wills, trust agreements, health care directives, and powers of attorney…
Jennie A. Clarke and Mollie R. Anderson to Present “Real Estate & Landlord/Tenant Matters”
Business law attorney Jennie A. Clarke will be joined by real estate attorney Mollie R. Anderson on November 18, 2013 to present Henson Efron’s second seminar in conjunction with WomenVenture – “Real Estate & Landlord/Tenant Matters.” The seminar will address legal issues regarding leasing of commercial real estate space and landlord/tenant negotiations, and will include…
Alan C. Eidsness and Melissa J. Nilsson present “Get Ready to Deviate: Calculating Gross Income of Business Owners in light of Haefele v. Haefele”
Family law attorneys Alan C. Eidsness and Melissa J. Nilsson presented “Get Ready to Deviate: Calculating Gross Income of Business Owners in light of Haefele v. Haefele” for a Hennepin County Bar Association – Family Law Section CLE session on October 9, 2013. The session addressed the impact of the Minnesota Supreme Court decision of…
Stephen L. Hopkins Discusses Section 877A Expatriation Tax
Tax law attorney Stephen L. Hopkins presented “Eduardo Saverin and Section 877A Expatriation Tax” on September 19, 2013 at a Minnesota State Bar Association section education meeting. The presentation gave an overview of Section 877A, which deems all property of a covered expatriate is sold for its fair market value on the day before the…
Christopher Burns and Joe Larkin to Speak about Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples at Minnesota’s Planning for Success Symposium
Christopher J. Burns, Chair of the Estate Planning, Probate and Trust practice group, will join Joe Larkin, vice president of AdvisorNet Insurance and shareholder at AdvisorNet Financial, to present Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples at the Planning for Success Financial Planning Symposium on October 14, 2013 at the Minneapolis Convention Center. The seminar will address…
Jennie A. Clarke and Rochelle L. Hauser to Present a Series of Legal Seminars with WomenVenture
Business law attorneys Jennie A. Clarke and Rochelle L. Hauser will be presenting “Get it in Writing” on September 26 as part of a series of legal seminars with WomenVenture. This seminar will provide a legal overview on important organizational documents and cover issues such as record retention, employment records, and written contracts. Clarke and…
Hagel and Clarke present at MNACCA
Business law attorneys Scott M. Hagel and Jennie A. Clarke presented “The Devil’s in the Details: Strategies and Tactics for Effective Agreement Negotiation” at the Minnesota Associate of Corporate Counsel (MNACCA) In-House Counsel Conference on June 20. When negotiating agreements, it’s the details that keep you up at night. This session will provide an overview…
Burns and Spencer Present at Probate and Trust Law Conference
Estate, trust and probate attorney Christopher J. Burns and family law attorney Lisa T. Spencer recently presented “DDT (Divorce, Death and Taxes)… Not the Insecticide” at the 2013 Probate and Trust Law Section Conference. The presentation discussed, in detail, the interrelated issues between marital dissolution and estate planning. Image Source: www.minncle.org/index.aspx