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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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Estate planning can provide peace of mind the 2nd time around

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

More than half the nation’s citizens who are over 55 years old are in second, third or subsequent marriages. This number includes seniors in all states including North Carolina, and…

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Blind trusts may not be feasible for President-elect

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

Most North Carolina residents can maintain investment portfolios without encountering any concerns over conflicts of interest. However, when a person is elected to public office, conflicts of interest are a…

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Bypassing probate in North Carolina

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

When an estate goes through the probate process, it is an attempt to determine that a testator’s will is valid. It may also attempt to locate any beneficiaries or other…

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Using trusts as an incentive

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

When North Carolina parents or grandparents begin planning their estates, one concern may be that one or more of their heirs will not make the best use of their inheritance.…

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The important benefits of establishing a trust

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

While facing your own mortality can be a difficult thing to do, it can also be vital to safeguarding your assets and ensuring that your family is financially protected after…

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Estate tax exemption for 2017

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina does not have an estate tax, and the Internal Revenue Service has raised the estate and gift tax limit for 2017 to $5.49 million for individuals. The gift…

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Estate planning across multiple states

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina residents who are creating an estate plan and who have homes in more than one state need to decide which one is their legal residence and whether they…

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Estate planning across a lifetime

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina residents with many investments may have some specific needs when it comes to estate planning. They might want to view estate planning as a lifelong process rather than…

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Placing homes in trusts

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Last Modified on Sep 27, 2024

North Carolina residents may want to consider placing their homes in living trusts. These estate planning tools may help their grantors to pass their homes to their beneficiaries much more…

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Passing a family business to the next generation

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

A business can do more than support a family during the lifetime of the founder. It can be a legacy that continues to provide income and employment to children and…

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