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We are so excited to announce that Heather Ocken has joined Bravura Group as a Legal Assistant supporting our Estate Planning and Elder Law practice. Heather brings nearly a decade of experience in legal support helping clients navigate through every stage of their legal journey. Please join is welcoming and congratulating Heather!

We are thrilled to announce that Abby Sunberg has joined our firm as an Attorney. Abby will assist clients with fiduciary, probate, and wealth transfer disputes, as well as general litigation and probate administration. Her experience, accomplishments, and published work make her an outstanding addition to our team, and we are excited about the depth of knowledge and dedication she brings to our clients. Please join us in welcoming and congratulating Abby!

The topic of “no-fault” and “fault based” divorce is making a resurgence. Proponents of fault-based divorce argue that it will strengthen the institution of marriage by making it more difficult to get a divorce. Opponents of fault-based divorce rightfully raise concerns about increased cost, heightened conflict, and that those who need to leave an unsafe marriage will face more legal hurdles to do so. Is Minnesota a “no-fault” divorce state? Divorce law varies from state to s

As of January 1, 2026, Minn. Stat. § 609.2334 is now in effect, creating a new civil remedy that allows a petitioner to seek a court order granting protection against financial exploitation of a vulnerable adult.   This statute fills a critical gap we often see in practice—situations where exploitation is occurring now, criminal prosecution may be uncertain or delayed, and families, fiduciaries, and advocates need immediate, court-ordered relief to stop ongoing harm.   The la

Avoid A Penalty Period When the Spouse of a Medical Assistance for Long-Term Care (MA-LTC) Applicant or Enrollee Dies   On January 12, 2026, the Minnesota Department of Human Services clarified the policy for evaluating an uncompensated transfer for a MA-LTC applicant or enrollee when a spouse living in the community and not receiving long-term care services dies.   The update to the Eligibility Policy Manual (EPM) explains that the death of a community spouse is a “Change in

Bravura Group is proud to announce the election of its newest shareholder - Kelsey Scanlan.   Kelsey is a seasoned attorney helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of estate planning, guardianship and conservatorship, probate, and trust administration. A passionate advocate for highly tailored and proactive planning, Kelsey focuses on crafting customized estate plans – including the preparation of wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directive

The Minnesota Department of Human Services recently announced updated standards for several figures that are used to determine financial eligibility or people receiving Medical Assistance for Long-Term Care Services (MA-LTC). The updated standards go into effect on January 1, 2026. The Community Spouse Asset Allowance (CSAA) increases from $157,920 to $162,660. The Maximum Monthly Income Allowance increases from $3,948 to $4,066.50. The Personal Needs Allowance increases from

Curiosity got the best of me, and I watched the first episode of All’s Fair—a new divorce legal drama that made headlines for receiving a 0% score on Rotten Tomatoes. The jury is still out if this show is self-aware satire or just plain bad television. But what interested me is how the show, and Hollywood more broadly, gets so much wrong about divorce law. It made me reflect on the common misconceptions I see when I meet with potential clients for an initial consultation:   1

This summer, Congress enacted the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), also known as H.R. 1 — a sweeping budget reconciliation measure that makes the most significant structural changes to Medicaid in more than a decade.  While promoted as a means to reduce federal spending, OBBBA also fundamentally reshapes how states administer Medicaid and how millions of Americans access essential care.   Key provisions include: ·         Work Requirements and Community Engagement Requirem

As of September 30, 2025, the U.S. Department of the Treasury will cease issuing paper checks for most federal payments, a shift mandated...

At Bravura Group, we’re committed to helping our clients stay ahead of changes in the law that affect their long-term planning. One area...

At Bravura Group, we know that planning for the future is about more than establishing essential legal documents, like Health Care...

Minnesota’s Medicaid program—known locally as Medical Assistance (MA)—offers several waivered  options that provide essential services to...

At Bravura Group, we work with families across all stages of life—and one of the most overlooked transitions is when a child turns 18 and...

We are so excited to announce that Brenna Galvin will be joining us as an Attorney helping individuals and families navigate the legal...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law on July 4, 2025. Nestled within its nearly 870 pages of sweeping tax reform...

We are thrilled to announce Johanna Hamilton has joined Bravura Group as a paralegal supporting our Litigation and Family Law practice...

Minnesota’s Paid Leave Law goes into effect on January 1, 2026. This new law ensures that Minnesota employees will be entitled to paid...

Bob, a retired veteran, was living alone at his home following the death of his wife. His children were in the area and saw him every few...