Robert W. Hughes Jr.

I have been in practice since 1992. My practice primarily focuses on probate, guardianship and probate litigation. I have handled numerous 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 three lawyers, three 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 where possible.

Prior to practicing law, I owned a large printing and publishing company that I sold.

• Probate
• Elder Law
• Estate Planning

• Wrongful Death

• Free Consultation
  We offer some free consultations depending on the matter about which you seek our help. Usually, free consultations are reserved for matters that could be handled on a contingency fee basis. This could be will challenges. It does not include estate planning. Please check with my administrative staff to see if your matter is one that qualifies for a free consultation.
• Credit Cards Accepted
  We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards.
• Contingent Fees
  We accept some probate litigation, wrongful death personal injury matters on a contingency basis.
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  I charge $360 per hour. Others in my firm charge as little as $200 per hour. We require a retainer agreement before we undertake any work.

Georgia

Since 1992

Owner

Robert W. Hughes & Associates, P.C.

2009 - Current

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.

2002 - 2009

This was a professional corporation that ended in 2009.

Partner

Hughes & Kaplan

1995 - 2002

This was a general partnership that was dissolved when Mr. Kaplan accepted a position with a larger firm.

Partner

Hughes, Kaplan & Gravante

1992 - 1995

This was a general practice law firm that dissolved when Mr. Gravante accepted other employment.

Georgia State University College of Law

J.D | Law

1989 - 1992

Florida State University College of Law

B.S (1977) | Hotel and Restaurant Administration

1975 - 1977

Honors: graduated cum laude

Darton College

A.A | Business Administration

1973 - 1975

Honors: Graduated cum laude

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year

Atlanta Legal Aid Foundation- Gwinnett Chapter

2003

Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year

Atlanta Legal Aid Foundation- Gwinnett Chapeter

1993

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Member

2014 - Current

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

2006 - Current

Georgia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2005 - Current

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

2004 - Current

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

1993 - Current

How to Use a Petition For Year's Support

Robert Hughes

October, 2009

Avoiding Trouble at the Intersection of Personal Injury and Probate , Clayton County Bar Assocation Meeting , Clayton County Bar GA

February 22, 2018

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.

Q. In 2006, I legally declared my husband with court order of Presumption of Death/Missing in Cobb County Ga. due to

28 May 2020

A: There is a process in probate court to have a missing person declared dead. You in all likelihood need to retain a lawyer to help you with this. You should interview lawyers who have experience with this kind of matter and who practice mostly in the probate courts. It is a rare petition to bring, but the probate judges know how to help with situations like this.

Q. Can there be co-administrators of an intestates estate in Georgia?

21 May 2020

A: Yes. While it is usually not advisable, it is legal. When there are co-administrators, they both have to be around to sign all documents and checks. You will be hard pressed to find a bank that will allow you to demand two signatures on a check. Also , without proper language in a will, you might leave one administrator serving alone or with someone appointed by the probate court if both people cannot or do not want to serve. As you can tell, both administrators will need to live nearby. I would suggest not doing it, but it is legal.

Q. How much does a probate lawyer typically cost in GA?

17 May 2020

A: That is a very difficult question to answer because there are so many levels of help. Rather than worrying about how much the lawyer is charging, interview several lawyers across the state, ask what they charge and what services they offer. Choose to hire the form lawyer offering you the best value.

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