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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.

LATEST ARTICLES BY: R. Anthony Orsbon

Planning for health care during retirement

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Last Modified on Dec 26, 2025

When making plans for their retirement, North Carolina residents should remember to also include their health care. This is one aspect of retirement that some people fail to plan for,…

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Estate planning considerations

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Last Modified on Feb 08, 2025

Many people in North Carolina put off estate planning, and some people pass away before they ever complete their plans. It is important for people to draft their estate plans…

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Changes in the tax law and its effect on legacy planning

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

In 2017, Congress passed legislation that made significant changes to tax law. For people in North Carolina who are creating an estate plan, the major part of that law that…

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About trusts

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Last Modified on Feb 10, 2025

A trust is used to transfer certain assets to a trustee, who will manage or hold the assets for the intended heir. North Carolina residents can use a trust if…

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Planning your estate to include a new spouse and stepchildren

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Estate planning is important, but not many people realize the value of making these plans until it is too late. This often leaves loved ones with the frustration and confusion…

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Reason to update an estate plan

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Some Charlotte residents might want to revise their estate plan given the changes to estate plan exemptions that were part of the tax bill passed in December 2017. The 2017…

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Choosing trustees

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

People in North Carolina should give careful consideration when selecting a trustee option. In many cases, it may be necessary to look outside of one’s own family to choose the…

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How to make the role of executor easier to handle

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

If a North Carolina resident is named the executor of an estate, that person is responsible for overseeing and protecting an estate’s assets throughout the probate process. While the job…

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Estate planning for everyone

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Estate planning is something every North Carolina resident should do regardless of how much money they have or how old they are. If individuals have no legal provisions in place…

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Setting up a guardianship for your special needs child

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Last Modified on Nov 11, 2025

If you have a loved one with special needs, you know that it can be financially, physically and emotionally challenging to provide care. You work hard to provide the support…

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