Spence Charles C is a partner with Maynes, Bradford, Shipps, & Sheftel, LLP, specializing in estate planning, trust and estate administration, and business law. Distinguished by an AV® Preeminent™ peer review rating and a Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion—Platinum award, he provides sophisticated legal counsel to high-net-worth individuals, families, and closely held businesses.
His practice integrates comprehensive legal strategies with a multidisciplinary approach, often serving as outside general counsel to families and their enterprises. By coordinating with financial planners, accountants, and insurance advisors, he delivers integrated, multigenerational solutions for wealth transfer, asset protection, and business succession. Admitted to practice in five states, he brings extensive expertise in both personal and commercial legal matters.
Services Offered
- Estate Planning
- Estate and Trust Administration
- Trust and Estate Litigation
- Business Law
- Closely Held Business Advising
- Entity Selection and Formation
- Employee Compensation Planning
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Business Succession Planning
- Wealth Transfer Planning
- Asset Protection
- Charitable Giving
- Tax Law
- Real Estate Law
- Probate
He is admitted to practice in Colorado, Idaho, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming, and holds certifications as an Accredited Estate Planner® and an Estate Planning Law Specialist. His professional involvement includes leadership roles with the Colorado Bar Foundation and various state bar committees.
