The end of 2018 is fast approaching and every year there are valuable items to consider. Do you have your items in order for year end? Planning today can help you achieve your desired outcomes. We know schedules can be demanding so here are the key items to consider...
Trust & Estates
U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Minnesota Automatic Revocation of Beneficiary Designation Statute
On June 11, 2018, the United States Supreme Court upheld the retroactive application of a 2002 Minnesota statute which established a default rule that "the dissolution or annulment of a marriage revokes any revocable...beneficiary designation...made by an individual...
Hanson Testifies Before Senate on Tax Exemption Issue
Brad Hanson, a long-time Trust & Estates attorney with Quinlivan & Hughes, testified Thursday before the Minnesota Senate to continue his efforts to bring about a law change that would benefit farm and small business owners. Hanson has been working on a bill...
Federal Tax Changes: 4 Steps to Take
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2018, will affect most people in the country. The impact may differ for each person or family. Almost everyone will have lower tax rates, the standard deduction has doubled, and the child credit has increased....
Klocker Schley Appointed to Light the Legacy Board
Jolene Klocker Schley has been appointed to the board of directors of the Light the Legacy and will serve a three-year term to help advance the organization's efforts to improve end-of-life care for the people of Central Minnesota. Since its inceptions in 2009,...
8 Ways to Better Prepare Yourself for Year-End
The end of the year is fast approaching. Do you have your items in order? Planning today can help you achieve your desired outcomes. We know schedules can be demanding so here are the key items to consider to better prepare yourself and your...
Changes to the Minnesota Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney
In 2013, the Minnesota legislature approved a number of changes to the Minnesota Statutory Short Form Power of Attorney. Although the form appears similar to previous versions, it does contain a number of significant changes. Notice to the Principal and...