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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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Tax benefits of a charitable remainder trust

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Estate planning is about more than determining what happens to your property after your death. It is also an opportunity to give charitable contributions and enjoy some tax breaks. Setting…

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What is a special needs trust?

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Last Modified on Apr 08, 2024

When you have a child with special needs, his or her care is always on your mind. In addition to his or her current care, as the parent, you have…

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How to estate plan after a second marriage

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Being part of a blended family can make estate planning harder. Therefore, it is important that those in North Carolina and throughout the country who are getting married for a…

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Why trusts may be better than wills

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Last Modified on Feb 08, 2025

According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), individuals in North Carolina and throughout the country should have a trust instead of a will. Trusts are separate entities that…

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Why trusts can help the estate planning process

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Trusts can be an important part of the estate planning process for many people in North Carolina. Since they offer greater privacy and flexibility, people may opt to create a…

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Getting started with succession planning

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Last Modified on Sep 10, 2024

If business is going well, you probably do not want to think about stepping down from the helm. In fact, even if your company is going through a tough time,…

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Spendthrift trusts provide peace of mind

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

When North Carolina residents draft their estate plans, they are sometimes worried that their heirs will be unprepared for a significant inheritance and fritter away assets that they have worked…

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Tom Petty’s heirs in conflict over estate plan

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina fans of the late musician Tom Petty may be aware that his family has been locked in a battle over his estate. At issue is the ambiguity of…

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Estate planning concerns for single parents

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Parental expectations about their children often determine the structure of North Carolina estate plans. For single parents, the stakes tied to estate planning may be even greater. In cases where…

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Family drama often complicates estate planning

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Certain family dynamics can make the estate planning process even more difficult for North Carolina residents. Fighting siblings, spendthrift children and other hostile relatives can raise issues that should be…

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