About
R. Anthony Orsbon is a board-certified legal specialist in Estate Planning and Probate law, providing guidance on wills, trusts, tax strategies, and fiduciary services. His practice includes representing clients in probate court, handling trust disputes, and assisting with complex tax planning to help families manage and protect their assets.
Anthony earned his undergraduate degree from Davidson College, where he was active in academics, athletics, and leadership programs. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate and commissioned as a First Lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He later earned his Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University School of Law on a full Patrick Wilson Merit Scholarship, graduating with honors and receiving the Bennett Douglas Bell Award.
Anthony helps individuals and families reduce estate, gift, and income taxes through strategic estate planning. He designs customized trusts to protect assets, streamline or avoid probate, and optimize tax savings. His practice also includes comprehensive gift planning, business succession planning for owners and entrepreneurs, and experienced IRS audit representation.
Anthony represents fiduciaries in estate administration and helps interpret wills and trust terms to ensure client intent is fulfilled. He handles will contest cases, legal disputes over testamentary documents, and assists with asset transfers and compliance in probate proceedings. His experience includes preparing federal and state tax returns and providing legal opinions on complex trust matters.
R. Anthony Orsbon has authored legal articles and contributed to continuing legal education for attorneys. He is recognized for his leadership in professional and community organizations and has earned an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His work continues to shape estate and tax law practices while offering dependable, ethical guidance to those facing life’s most significant legal transitions.
Law Office Affiliations
- Partner, Orsbon & Fenninger, LLP
- Member, North Carolina State Bar
Licensed State
- North Carolina
Education
- Vanderbilt University Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - Davidson College
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Awards & Badges
- Probate
- Trusts
- Tax
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