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Spencer Matthew Baxter
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Biography
I attended Randolph-Macon College for my undergraduate degree (this is also where I met my lovely wife) and Widener University School of Law for my Juris Doctorate degree. I specialize in Estate Planning & Estate Administration: Wills, Trusts, Probate Administration, Trust Administration and Asset Protection. I additionally assist clients in the field of Business Law. I work with my partners and staff at Johnson, Gasink & Baxter, LLP to protect my clients, their family, their businesses, and their wealth. I enjoy speaking as an estate planning expert and I am a certified continuing education instructor on related topics. I am married with two young children and I have two very energetic Labrador Retrievers. Outside of work, my hobbies include fishing, boating, camping, snowboarding, sporting clays, as well as anything else that can keep me outdoors.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Estate Planning
25%
19 years
Probate
25%
19 years
Trusts
25%
19 years
Wills and Living Wills
15%
19 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 500-500 per hour
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 2 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 18 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2007
No misconduct found
Location
Johnson, Gasink & Baxter, LLP
10138 W. Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA, 23060
Johnson Gasink & Baxter, LLP
1100 Professional Drive, Williamsburg, VA, 23185
Johnson Gasink & Baxter, LLP
4445 Corporation Lane, Suite 252, Virginia Beach, VA, 23462
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Showing 6 - 10 of 37 reviews | Trusts
Posted by Tim | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Trusts explained fully
Spencer Baxter was able to take me through the advantages of a trust versus a standard will and dealing with probate. My children are not able to carry out the duties of a trustee so having Spencer act as the successor trustee was a great relief. He has worked with me to craft all needed documents ...
Posted by Patrick | February 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Easy and Comfortable Process
Helped us understand what or why a Trust is beneficial. I had it in my head that Trusts were only for the very wealthy - but after reviewing with Spencer realized it was a great tool for our household as we have family all over the country and how we could make the process much easier for them in ca...
Posted by Margie | August 09, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Will not hesitate to recommend to friends and family.
Spencer patiently walked us through the Trust process and created a document that provides for all of the contingencies that we listed. He and his paralegals were available at all times and knowledgeable of our personal circumstances and concerns. The complicated document was made easier with the che...
Posted by Steve | April 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Outstanding
We had our Living Trust done by him and he was absolutely perfect. He was there for us.
Posted by Chiyeko | December 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Trusts
Excellent Lawyer
My husband and I contacted Spencer Baxter to update our trust. He listened to our concerns, provided guidance and made recommendations. He was very helpful and we were happy with the professional service he provided. We would not hesitate to recommend him.
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Experience
Honors
2024
Top Estate Attorney Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2023
Top Estate Attorney Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2022
Top Estate Attorney Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2021
Top Estate Attorney Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2020
Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2019
Top Lawyer of Coastal Virginia, Coastal Virginia Magazine
2014
Outstanding Young Lawyer: Estate Planning & Probate Law, Richmond Magazine
2014
Rising Star in the field of Estate Planning and Probate, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star in the field of Estate Planning and Probate, Super Lawyers
2013
Best Attorneys of the 757, Hampton Roads Magazine
2012
Richmond Outstanding Young Lawyer in Estate Planning & Probate, Richmond Magazine
2012
Outstanding Young Lawyer: Estate Planning & Probate Law, Hampton Roads Magazine
2012
Rising Star in the field of Estate Planning and Probate, Super Lawyers
2011
Richmond Outstanding Young Lawyer in Estate Planning & Probate, Richmond Magazine
2011
Outstanding Young Lawyer: Estate Planning & Probate Law, Hampton Roads Magazine
2011
Rising Star in the Field of Estate Planning and Probate, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star in the field of Estate Planning and Probate, Super Lawyers
2010
Richmond Outstanding Young Lawyer in Estate Planning & Probate, Richmond Magazine
1999
Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Partner, Johnson, Gasink & Baxter, LLP
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Ferris & Associates
2007 - 2008
Contract Attorney, Bizport
Associations
2023 - Present
North Carolina State BarAttorney
2017 - Present
Henrico County Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Hanover County Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
Peninsula Estate Planning CouncilMember
2009 - Present
WealthCounselMember
2009 - Present
Williamsburg Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Estate Planning CouncilMember
2009 - Present
Virginia State Bar, Trusts and Estates Section
2007 - Present
Virginia State BarAttorney
Education
2006
Widener University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
Randolph-Macon College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
NAIFA Monthly Meeting
Medicaid in VA
2013
Estate Planning
Retirement Planning Today
2013
Estate Planning
Estate Planning 101
2012
NBI Continuing Education
Estate Tax Planning
2012
Association for Continuing Legal Education
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
2011
Association for Continuing Legal Education
Keeping the Inheritance in the Family
2010
NAIFA Monthly Meeting
Special Needs Planning
Publications
2013
Two Things Certain
Do I Have the Capacity to Create a Will?
2013
Two Things Certain
The 2012 American Taxpayer Relief Act
2012
Two Things Certain
Dirty Deeds of Gift
2012
Two Things Certain
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
2011
Two Things Certain
Do I need to Fund My Revocable Living Trust?
2011
Two Things Certain
What Does a Transfer on Death (TOD) Designation Really Solve?
2011
Two Things Certain
Keeping the Family Inheritance in the Family
2011
Two Things Certain
Planning Successful Business Succession with Buy/Sell Agreements -
2010
Two Things Certain
Probate in Virginia
2010
Two Things Certain
Special Needs Planning in Virginia
2010
Two Things Certain
Avoiding The Pitfalls Of The 2010 Estate Tax
Languages
English