Ben Dahl
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Ben Dahl

Associate
dahl.ben@dorsey.com
Minneapolis P +1 (612) 492-5369 F Ben Dahl

Overview

Ben assists clients with estate planning, business succession planning, and tax planning.

Ben focuses his practice on estate planning and estate and trust administration. He works closely with individuals and families to design wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and health care directives that reflect their personal goals and provide clarity and peace of mind. He emphasizes practical planning that is tailored to each client’s circumstances and long-term objectives.

Ben also advises individual and corporate fiduciaries in the administration of estates and trusts. He assists with identifying and transferring assets, addressing fiduciary responsibilities, coordinating post-death tax planning, and preparing the documents required for proper administration. His approach is grounded in providing clear guidance and steady support throughout each stage of the planning and administration process.

Ben is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Education & Admissions

University of Minnesota Law School (J.D., 2023)

University of Minnesota (B.A., Psychology, 2020)

Admissions

  • Minnesota

Clerkships

  • Minnesota Tax Court, Chief Judge Jane N. Bowman, Judge Wendy S. Tien, and Judge Bradford S. Delapena, 2023-2024

Experience

  • Aided in the drafting of several legal opinions as a clerk for the Minnesota Tax Court.
  • Researched and wrote numerous memoranda related to property and income tax issues.

*Certain representations occurred prior to joining Dorsey

Industries & Practices

  • Banking & Financial Institutions
  • Trusts & Estates
Ben Dahl