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...
Month: March 2020
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...
What Is Required to Draft a Will in Minnesota?
Drafting a will can be an essential part of the estate planning process and can make matters easier on your family upon your death. While you are not legally required to have a will, a will is an effective way for you to control how your property will be distributed...
Covid-19 Update: “Shelter in Place” Executive Order
Governor Tim Walz has issued an Executive Order directing Minnesotans to stay home. Quinlivan & Hughes remains able to serve and advise our clients during this unprecedented situation and we are prepared to continue operations remotely while keeping the health of...
ALERT: COVID-19 Executive Order Impacts on Landlord/Tenant and Criminal Law Matters
Pursuant to the mncourts.gov website, Chief Justice Lorie S. Gildea has issued a statewide order, ADM20-8001 Continuing Operations of the Courts of the State of Minnesota Under a Statewide Peacetime Declaration of Emergency. The order restricts in-person access to...
Protecting Assets with a Living Trust
Trusts are some of the most powerful tools in estate planning. They can be set up to achieve many purposes, including protecting personal assets, avoiding taxes, providing for vulnerable loved ones, or providing funds for a charitable cause. Trusts can even go into...
Important information to know about the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act”
The employment attorneys at Quinlivan & Hughes want you to know that our leadership team and the Employment Law Practice Group are staying up to date on the government’s efforts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Those efforts include the recently enacted:...
Estate Planning: What To Do with the Family Cabin?
Much like a home, a cabin is more than just a piece of real estate (and a potentially significant financial asset). It’s also a treasure trove of memories. Minnesota is at the heart of cabin country, and much of your family life may center on cabin life: swimming,...
ALERT- Business disruption in light of the coronavirus state of emergency. Review agreements for a force majeure clause.
In light of the current coronavirus (“COVID-19”) state of emergency, many companies may be experiencing a significant business disruption or even forced into a potential breach of contract situation because of government mandates, labor shortages due to company...
How to Support Employees with Mental Health Conditions
In the last few years, mental health has become a big part of the national conversation around wellness. When it comes to employment law, employers need know that employees with mental health conditions receive protection under the American Disabilities Act, and state...