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Chances increase that tax statement will go to rightful owner When a property owner dies, there is sometimes a problem with making sure that property tax statements are sent to the rightful survivor. HF0087/SF0249/CH10 (view full story) |
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Power of attorney form will see changes New law will help ensure users understand their roles, and it also clarifies the gifting powers of the attorney-in fact. HF0232/SF0327/CH23 (view full story) |
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New law helps clarify who owns what upon a partner’s death Minnesota will adopt the Uniform Community Property Rights at Death Act. HF0369/SF0350/CH24 (view full story) |
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Once an agreement, no shared info allowed in court Efforts expanded that encourage parties to settle disputes without going to court. HF0283/SF1108/CH28 (view full story) |
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New law addresses common banking problem for seniors A banking customer will be allowed to name an agent on an account, but not have ownership. HF0019/SF0084/CH36 (view full story) |
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Victim rights continue even after death, in some cases A new law provides that if a victim dies before or after a request for restitution is made their estate may request or enforce an order on the victim’s behalf. SF0345/HF0410/CH39 (view full story) |
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Clarification sought regarding administrative appeal cases Law will require only parties to a contested case to be served court documents rather than state agencies. HF1120/SF0516/CH56 (view full story) |
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Tribal rights affirmed concerning American Indian children A new law allows for proceedings regarding adoption of American Indian children, in situations where parental rights have been terminated, to be transferred to the appropriate tribal court. SF0250/HF0252/CH65 (view full story) |
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Marriage no longer limited to a male and female Minnesota will become the 12th state to legalize same-sex marriage. HF1054/SF0925/CH74 (view full story) |
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More time for sexual abuse victims to come forward The “Child Victim Act” modifies the existing statute of limitations for civil causes of action for sexual abuse. HF0681/SF0534/CH89 (view full story) |
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Jury list update needed to reflect Human Rights Act Categories added to the list are marital status and sexual orientation. HF0335/SF0041/CH90 (view full story) |
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Help to secure family possessions after a crime The state’s so-called “slayer statute,” which is in place to prevent a killer from benefiting, through inheritance, from the victim’s death, will allow for more court intervention. HF0161/SF0196/CH94 (view full story) |
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Several changes to law regarding debt servicing New evidence required for debt buyer seeking a default judgment. HF0080/SF0033/CH104 (view full story) |
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New law will limit access to some juvenile court records Public access to electronic records will be maintained in certain cases involving serious offenses, unless the prosecutor agrees otherwise. HF0392/SF0286/CH109 (view full story) |
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Waiver of liability form language tightened Under a new law, there is a greater chance these agreements would be deemed unenforceable in a court of law. HF0792/SF0768/CH118 (view full story) |