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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 a trust protects your adult child when a marriage fails

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

You worked hard to create a legacy to leave behind to your children, and you may worry about what happens to what you leave your child if he or she…

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What to know about second marriages and estate planning

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Last Modified on Apr 08, 2024

If you are in your second marriage, you might feel torn between leaving your estate to your current spouse and providing for your children from a previous marriage. In addition,…

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Does your funeral deserve a place in your estate plan?

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

If you have not yet created an estate plan, you certainly are not alone. In fact, according to reporting from CNBC, roughly two-thirds of Americans are in the same boat.…

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How to tell if a charity is worthy of your financial gift

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Last Modified on Apr 08, 2024

Giving Tuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving is quickly approaching. Whether you intend to make a one-time gift on Giving Tuesday or to leave a charity a substantial sum in your…

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Do family members make the best executors?

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

When trying to choose an executor for your estate plan, it is likely that you will think of family members before anyone else. After all, you are likely closest to…

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What should you know about estate plan reviews?

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Last Modified on Apr 10, 2024

The prioritization of estate plan reviews is a crucial part of the process. After all, reviewing the entire estate plan every three years is a monumental task, and many people…

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What are the advantages of estate planning?

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

Creating a solid estate plan is a worthy endeavor, no matter your life stage. Estate planning does more than allocate your assets after you pass. It allows you to establish…

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Why do sibling spats over estates happen?

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

Many people are likely familiar with the trope of families fighting over a deceased relative’s estate or will. Unfortunately, this actually happens in real life and can result in the…

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What do executors of estates manage?

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

Estate plans are not simple matters, and the people who oversee them – executors – do not have an easy task at hand. What exactly do these executors have to…

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Can middle-income North Carolinians benefit from trusts?

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Last Modified on Apr 05, 2024

If you are like many North Carolinians, you may believe trusts are something only the wealthiest individuals establish. After all, popular culture has had a field day with trust-fund pseudo-celebrities.…

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