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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 pick the right successor trustee

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Last Modified on Feb 08, 2025

A living trust can provide many benefits to North Carolina residents. Part of creating such a trust is naming a trustee. While this may seem like an easy thing to…

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Educational trusts and estate planning

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Parents and grandparents living in North Carolina are often concerned about the cost of higher education. These individuals often seek out ways to begin saving and investing early so that…

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The uses of a funeral trust

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Last Modified on Feb 08, 2025

People in North Carolina who are creating an estate plan might want to consider a funeral trust. If a person has enough money to pay for long-term care and funeral…

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Avoiding estate taxes on life insurance

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

With good planning, North Carolina residents may be able to deal with life insurance policies in a manner that minimizes estate tax consequences. Proper planning can help in this regard.…

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Creating trusts in blended families

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina couples who are creating an estate plan and who have children from previous marriages might be concerned about making sure that children are treated equally. For example, one…

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Using a trust in an estate plan

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

People in North Carolina who are creating an estate plan might think that a trust is just for wealthy families. That is not accurate, as they can be used in…

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Planning well for your exit from your small business

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Last Modified on Sep 10, 2024

Small business owners know that it takes an incredible amount of time, effort and planning to start and sustain a business operation of any kind. You may have put an…

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Tips for making beneficiary designations

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Some North Carolina residents may have filled out beneficiary designations for their retirement account along with a lot of other new hire paperwork. They may not have carefully considered their…

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The benefits of irrevocable trusts

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

People in North Carolina have many options to choose from when deciding how they want to protect the assets they intend to leave to heirs. However, an irrevocable trust has…

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Choosing the right trustee

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

There are several factors North Carolina residents who are setting up a trust should consider when choosing a trustee. It is important to choose someone who agrees to be a…

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