Spencer Matthew Baxter

Spencer Matthew Baxter

5.0
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 18 years

Estate planning Lawyer at Glen Allen, VA
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate, Trusts ... +2 more

10138 W. Broad Street, Glen Allen, VA

About Spencer

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Probate 25%

19 years

25%
Trusts 25%

19 years

25%
Business 10%

19 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 500-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 2 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2023

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 18 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2007

Active

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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Spencer Matthew Baxter's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

60 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 29 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Brian | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Johnson, Gasink, & Baxter, LLP is a hidden estate planning gem.

Mr. Baxter was referred to us by our financial advisor to assist us with estate planning. Mr. Baxter was extremely knowledgeable and thorough. We feel secured and protected because of his work.

Posted by Russ | April 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

Living Trust Planning

My wife and I contacted the Johnson Gasink & Baxter firm as a referral from a close friend who used their services. We were interested in establishing a living trust and did our homework prior to our consultation with Spencer Baxter. We went to his office for an initial meeting and explained our per...ceived goals . Spencer reviewed our desired plan and made suggestions on areas of estate planning that we had not even thought of, and put together a comprehensive trust plan that covered all of our needs. He and his team gave us a thorough overview of the working aspects of the entire trust package and assured future access to answer any questions that we may have. We are very pleased with the professionalism, the meticulous trust package, and the patience given in explaining each and every aspect of our estate plan. I highly recommend this firm and this attorney.

Posted by John | March 26, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Great job handling our estate planning needs.

Mr. Baxter and his associates did a good job putting together a Living Trust for my wife and me. He did a thorough job explaining all the intricacies inherent in a trust and the benefits of that method of estate planning versus a will. He took the time to answer all of our questions and at no time ...did we feel rushed or hurried. We recommend Mr. Baxter without any hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | April 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Trusts

Well constructed trust

We have had our trust done and revised 3 times. This is the first time we felt that all details of a well constructed trust was considered and covered. Spencer met with us twice. The first was on a Zoom call where we discussed what we needed and details about each aspect of the trust. He explai...ned pros and cons and made recommendations that he felt would be best for our family trust. The second time we met in person to sign the documents for the trust. He also included a section for us to list details regarding our daily business dealings to assist in administering the trust when it became necessary. For the first time we feel that our trust covers all of our needs.

Posted by Tim | February 17, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning

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 ...for end of life, medical directives, etc. Everyone at JG&B are very professional and quick to help. I especially like being part of their Trust Guard program as well.

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Spencer Matthew Baxter's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Young

Estate planning lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Leigh Hilton

Elder law lawyer | Apr 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Spencer takes great care of his clients. He helps them apply for Medicaid and Veteran's Benefits."

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Darren Meyer

Estate planning lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stephen Jones

Estate planning lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Johnson

Estate planning lawyer | Feb 06

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Gasink

Estate planning lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

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 Bar

Attorney

2017 - Present

Henrico County Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Hanover County Bar Association

Member

2013 - Present

Peninsula Estate Planning Council

Member

2009 - Present

WealthCounsel

Member

2009 - Present

Williamsburg Bar Association

Member

2009 - Present

National Estate Planning Council

Member

2009 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Trusts and Estates Section

2007 - Present

Virginia State Bar

Attorney

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

Languages

English

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