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Creating a Supplemental Needs Trust or Special Needs Trust in Minnesota
Parents of children who have special needs know how complicated their lives can get. Many times, special needs children require specialized medical care, dedicated equipment, and many times a personal care assistant. Minnesota parents love their children and may worry...
President Signs Into Law $484 Billion Stimulus Package With Additional $310 Billion in Available Funds to Paycheck Protection Program
Washington D.C.- On April 24, 2020 the President signed into law the Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and Health Care Enhancement Act (the “Act”). The Act expands on the Cares Act PPP loan initiative by increasing funds available to the Small Business...
Advantages of Revocable Trusts for Estate Planning
One of the unfortunate guarantees in life is that no one lives forever. At some point in time everyone will pass away. People wish to ensure that their possessions are given to certain individuals or entities, which may include: family members, friends, charities or...
Senate Approves Additional $310 Billion in Available Funds to Paycheck Protection Program
Washington D.C.- On Tuesday, April 21, 2020 the Senate approved H.R. 266 otherwise known as The Paycheck Protection Program (“PPP”) and Health Care Enhancement Act (the “Act”). Under the Act, the Senate expands on the Cares Act PPP loan initiative by increasing funds...
Clancy, Darsow Join Quinlivan & Hughes
Quinlivan & Hughes is excited to announce that Jeff Clancy and Paul Darsow recently joined our team of attorneys. Clancy joins the firm’s Business Practice Group with 10 years of experience working with business clients on all aspects of business matters. He...
Applying the Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Family Medical Leave Under the FFCRA
The Department of Labor recently implemented regulations regarding the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) and the application of Emergency Paid Sick Leave (EPSL) and Emergency Family and Medical Leave (EFMLA). As expected there remains much confusion on...
EEOC Suspends Issuing Right to Sue Letters
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has temporarily suspended the issuance of "right to sue" letters and other charge closure documents unless a charging party requests them. This suspension means that employers will be left waiting even longer to see...
Alert – CARES ACT – Payroll Protection Program and the SBA Economic Disaster Loan Program
On March 27, 2020 the president signed into law the largest relief package ever enacted in our nation’s history, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (“CARES Act”). To date, 170 countries have confirmed cases of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) causing...
ALERT: Update — COVID-19 Families First Coronavirus Response Act
We are providing you with the most recent update on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) as it continues to be reviewed by the Department of Labor (DOL) and how it may apply to you. One of the primary changes since our last update is that the effective...
Current Tax Laws Hold Advantages for Estate Planning
Minnesotans who are considering their estate planning options or who have already created their estate plan should be aware of how changes to the law can impact them. While having a comprehensive estate plan is beneficial, there are always factors that should be...