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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 to manage assets for special needs individuals

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

If the parent of a special needs child in North Carolina plans to leave that child an inheritance, it should be done in a strategic manner. Simply leaving the money…

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Organizing estate plans

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina residents can take certain steps to make sure that their estate plans are in order. Taking these steps can remove much of the burden endured by surviving loved…

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What happens in the probate process

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Last Modified on Apr 08, 2024

People in North Carolina who have been appointed executors of a loved one’s estate as well as those who have lost loved ones might wonder what the probate process is…

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Is your estate plan incomplete without a prenup?

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

You never expected it to happen, but you are on the cusp of your second marriage. This time, you feel like you have found the one, and you are ready…

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Tax law may not harm charitable giving

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

The passage of the tax reform bill in December 2017 has left some North Carolina residents confused about what it might mean for their estate plans. People may be concerned…

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How to tell if an estate plan isn’t complete

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Ideally, residents of North Carolina will review their estate plans on a regular basis. Failing to do so could mean that it is missing key components such as an advanced…

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Using trusts for adult children

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Many North Carolina residents may want to avoid the estate planning mistake of bequeathing their assets directly to their children. Adult children who lack financial maturity could end up squandering…

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Possible benefits of avoiding probate

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

When North Carolina residents die, their assets may need to go through probate. However, there are strategies that a person may employ to skip this process. This may allow an…

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Do I need to change my will before my divorce?

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

You signed your will and created a revocable living trust. You established your advance directive plan, including your living will and power of attorney. Most likely, you named your spouse…

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How to estate plan after the tax law change

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) will likely change the way that North Carolina residents approach estate planning. The current generation-skipping trust (GST) and estate tax exemption is $11.18…

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