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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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Advantages and disadvantages of life estates

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

A North Carolina resident who has a home to pass to beneficiaries might want to consider a life estate as an alternative to using a will or a trust to…

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Trusts as estate planning vehicles

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina residents who are interested in using trusts as part of their estate plan should know how many ways they can be used. People’s financial circumstances as well as…

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Wonder if Old McDonald had an estate plan?

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Last Modified on Feb 08, 2025

Next to trucking, most people consider farming to be the backbone of this nation. Many North Carolina residents make their livings tilling the land and producing crops that provide sustenance…

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The duties of a trustee

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina residents named as a trustee might wonder what their duties and responsibilities are. While they do not have to be a financial expert, they do need to manage…

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Estate tax planning when one spouse is not a citizen

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Estate planning in order to avoid or reduce estate tax can be complicated, and it may become even more complicated if one spouse is not a citizen. The U.S. has…

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Elements of a qualified personal residence trust

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina homeowners who are creating an estate plan might wonder they should set up a qualified personal residence trust. The purpose of a QPRT is to transfer a home…

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Tax court finds conflict of interest in estate tax appraisal

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina executors of estates with significant assets may wish to be careful who they choose to perform estate tax appraisals. The Internal Revenue Service pays close attention to asset…

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How a revocable trust can be useful

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Last Modified on Feb 08, 2025

Some North Carolina residents might wonder whether they need a trust as part of their estate plan. Although there are many different kinds of trusts, one that is helpful for…

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Remarried? Protect assets, children with an updated estate plan

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

For you and many other individuals, your first marriage may have ended in divorce. However, that does not mean that love will never come again. In fact, numerous people enter…

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Michael Jackson estate battles IRS over image rights

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Last Modified on Feb 08, 2025

Music fans in North Carolina and around the country may be interested in learning about some recent developments concerning his legacy. The legendary performer’s reputation had been badly damaged by…

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