Robert W. Hughes Jr.
For all your probate needs throughout Georgia
I have been in practice since 1992. My practice primarily focuses on probate, guardianship and probate litigation. I have handled numerous hearings and jury trials throughout the State of Georgia from Savannah to Dalton. I have also handled appeals to the Georgia Court of Appeals and the Georgia Supreme Court for my clients. My firm is a small firm specializing in superior service to our clients. My team consists of five lawyers, five paralegals, and an office manager who all have worked with me for many years. We are technologically savvy and communicate with our clients via email and ZOOM where possible.
Prior to practicing law, I owned a large printing and publishing company that I sold.
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Insurance Claims
- Life Insurance
- Wrongful Death
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
We accept some probate litigation and wrongful death matters on a contingency basis. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I charge $490 per hour. Associate attorneys in my firm charge between $250 -$300 per hour. We require a retainer agreement before we undertake any work.
- Georgia
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Owner
- Robert W. Hughes & Associates, P.C.
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- Robert W. Hughes & Associates, P.C. was formed on Janaury 1, 2009 after I hired an associate to work with me. I have worked from the same location since 1992 in a variety of partnerships
- Owner
- Hughes & Associates, P.C.
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- This was a professional corporation that ended in 2009.
- Partner
- Hughes & Kaplan
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- This was a general partnership that was dissolved when Mr. Kaplan accepted a position with a larger firm.
- Partner
- Hughes, Kaplan & Gravante
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- This was a general practice law firm that dissolved when Mr. Gravante accepted other employment.
- Georgia State University College of Law
- J.D (1992) | Law
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- Activities: President of the Student Bar Association 1992
- Florida State University
- B.S (1977) | Hotel and Restaurant Administration with a Minor in Finance
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- Activities: Beta Gamma Sigma Honor Society
- Darton College
- A.A | Business Administration
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- Honors: Graduated cum laude
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- Peer Review Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- AV Preeminent Rated
- Martindale-Hubbell
- Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
- Atlanta Legal Aid Foundation- Gwinnett Chapter
- 10 Year Award
- State Bar of Georgia
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Member
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- Activities: This is an association devoted to improving the legal help offered to the elderly. You can access the website at www.NAELA.org.
- Supreme Court of the United States
- Admitted for Practice
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- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Member
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- Activities: GTLA is an association of lawyers dedicated to preserving citizens rights in the courts and is comprised mostly of plaintiff's lawyers.
- Gwinnett County Bar Association-Probate Section
- Member
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- Activities: I am a member of the Probate and Estate Planning Section of the Gwinnett County Bar Association. We offer pro bono services once a quarter to persons seeking help through the Gwinnett County Probate Court.
- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Admited for Practice
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- How to Use a Petition For Year's Support
- Robert Hughes
- Avoiding Trouble at the Intersection of Personal Injury and Probate, Clayton County Bar Assocation Meeting, Clayton County Bar GA
- Clayton County Bar Association
- I was honored to present to the Clayton County Bar Association my paper on Avoiding Trouble at the Intersection of Personal Injury and Probate. A copy of my paper is available upon request.
- NAELA
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
- Q. Biological and step-parent dies with no will, does the step-child have rights to the step-parent's property in Georgia?
- A: The simple answer is no. But, when parent died, child would be an heir to her natural parent's estate. Depending on facts of case, an equitable adoption might exist between step parent and step child that would allow for inheritance. You should see a probate lawyer about that possibility.
- Q. I’m a beneficiary of my father’s will, and I have been misled by his granddaughter who is the excuitor of his will what
- A: You should go by the probate court where the will is filed and get a full copy of the probate file. It will include a copy of the will. Once you review it, if you believe something is wrong, contact a lawyer specializing in probate law to get advice.
- Q. My mom passed away in 2015. There was only a house left. I became the administrator because I live in the house.
- A: You have a mess on your hands. You will need your the step-dad and 2 siblings to sign a disclaimer stating they do not want anything from the estate. If your brother who died has children, they are entitled to your brother's share.
- REGAL NISSAN, INC. v. STACEY SCOTT, AS ADMINISTRATOR OF THE ESTATE OF ANDREW REID SCOTT
- Court of Appeals of Georgia
- Milbourne v. Milbourne
- Supreme Court of Georgia