Minnesota’s New 500-Year Rule: How Dynasty Trusts Can Protect Your Legacy for Generations
In August 2025, Minnesota made a major change to its trust laws that will reshape estate planning for decades to come. The state extended the Rule Against Perpetuities for trusts from 90 years to 500 years. This means families can now create what are called dynasty trusts—trusts designed to last for centuries. This change is […]
Understanding the Requirements for Third Party Custody in Minnesota:
Over the past few months, I have spoken to a large number of individuals who contacted our firm to discuss trying to get custody of their grandchildren, nieces and nephews, or younger siblings. These individuals are surprised when they are told that they do not have the right, at least at this time, to apply […]
HRO? What’s an HRO?
Harassment Restraining Order’s in Minnesota: How to apply? Who do they cover? What protections do they offer? Answers to these questions and more from Attorney Sean Morris below! What is, Who can apply for & What behaviors? When someone is repeatedly harassing, threatening, or intimidating you, Minnesota law provides legal protection through harassment restraining orders […]
When False Narratives Lead to Wrongful Criminal Charges: Understanding Manipulative Victim Behavior in the Justice System
“I just finished a two-day criminal jury trial, and my client was acquitted and found “Not Guilty” in less than 15 minutes after a jury reviewed all the evidence of allegations of domestic assault by strangulation and domestic assault.” Introduction: The case involved a sister and brother and his wife who were visiting their elderly […]
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Extreme Risk Protection Orders are Minnesota’s version of a red flag law which have been passed all the country. These Orders are a new tool created to restrict access to firearms for certain individuals who are deemed dangerous as a response to the prevalent mass shooting that have been happening in America. Here is what […]
What should you know about Minnesota’s Clean Slate Act
On January 1, 2025 the Clean Slate Act went into effect in Minnesota. The Clean Slate Act is Minnesota’s new automatic expungement statute and can be found in Minnesota Statute § 609A.015. This was a law designed to help individuals who have been convicted of certain criminal get the record cleaned up without the hassle […]
Marijuana DUI: The Complexities of THC Detection and Finding the Right Defense
In recent years, as marijuana legalization has spread across the United States, law enforcement agencies and legal systems have grappled with a growing challenge: how to effectively identify, measure, and prosecute cases of driving under the influence of cannabis. Unlike alcohol, where blood alcohol concentration provides a relatively straightforward metric for impairment, THC—the psychoactive component […]
Orders for Protection in Minnesota: A Comprehensive Guide
An Order for Protection (OFP) is a powerful legal tool available to Minnesotans facing domestic violence or threats to their safety. This legal Court order establishes boundaries to protect victims and provides peace of mind during difficult situations. Here’s what you need to know about Orders for Protection in Minnesota, from eligibility to application and […]
When Unmarried Couples Split: What Happens to the Property?
Introduction : More Couples, More Complexity In Minnesota and across the country, an increasing number of couples are choosing to build lives together without getting married. They buy homes, start families, share expenses, and create futures—without the legal framework that marriage provides. And when these relationships end, the legal landscape is far murkier than most […]
The Victim Wants the Domestic Assault Charge Dismissed. Why Isn’t it Just Being Dismissed?
Can domestic violence charges be dismissed if the victim doesn’t want to press charges? Across the United States—whether you’re facing charges under California Penal Code 273.5(a), a 3rd degree domestic assault in Minnesota, or a domestic violence charge in any other state—the answer is the same: prosecutors, not victims, decide whether to drop domestic assault […]
