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R. Anthony Orsbon

R. Anthony Orsbon is a partner at Orsbon & Fenninger LLP in Charlotte, North Carolina. With more than 50 years of experience, he advises clients on estate planning, probate, and fiduciary matters, and represents clients in related litigation. Admitted to the North Carolina State Bar in 1972, he earned his J.D. from Vanderbilt University Law School and his B.A. from Davidson College. Mr. Orsbon holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and is recognized in Marquis Who’s Who for his professional achievements.

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How can you include your pets in your estate plan?

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Last Modified on Apr 21, 2025

Maybe you have set up most of your estate plan in North Carolina, or you are just getting started. People at all stages of their estate planning eventually run into…

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Debt and your estate plan

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

Those creating or modifying an estate plan have a wide range of issues to take into consideration. Sometimes, people face a lot of uncertainty as a result of debt and…

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Charitable giving strategies in 2020

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

The wealth you earn over your life deserves to go where you want it. At certain levels of income and assets, the government seeks to tax large percentages that could…

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Do fiduciaries have to file estate tax returns in North Carolina?

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Last Modified on Apr 08, 2024

When it comes to estate tax returns, the laws vary from state to state. In North Carolina, fiduciaries are required to file Form D-407A. It is crucial for fiduciaries to…

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Make careful decisions when creating a power of attorney

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Creating a power of attorney is a good idea not just for the elderly but also for the middle-aged as well as for young people with growing families to care…

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Charitable planning options that also benefit you

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Tax data from the past year demonstrates that a genuine desire to do good motivates a majority of charitable donations. In 2018, new tax laws went into effect that reduced…

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Reviewing North Carolina’s intestate succession guidelines

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Most people in Charlotte likely view the process of estate planning with a good deal of trepidation. It places them in the unenviable position of disappointing some who may expect…

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Should I set up a trust?

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Last Modified on Apr 08, 2024

You have worked your whole life to accrue assets, like your home, retirement savings, vehicle, and more. That is why proper estate planning is so important. A solid estate plan…

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What should I know about guardianship?

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

Some adults may be incapable of caring for themselves in a reasonable way. When this occurs, guardianship is established to ensure there is a competent person available to see to…

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Have you considered the details of your advance directive?

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

An advance healthcare directive, sometimes called a “living will,” protects your right to choose what medical treatments you do and do not want when you reach the end of your…

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