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Robert W. Hughes Jr.
For all your probate needs throughout Georgia
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
- Probate
- Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning
- Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Insurance Claims
- Life Insurance
Additional Practice Area
- Wrongful Death
Fees
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Contingent Fees
We accept some probate litigation, wrongful death and personal injury matters on a contingency basis. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
I charge $450 per hour. Others in my firm charge less. We require a retainer agreement before we undertake any work.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Georgia
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Languages
- English
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- 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.
Education
- Georgia State University College of Law
- J.D | Law
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- Florida State University
- B.S (1977) | Hotel and Restaurant Administration
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- Honors: graduated cum laude
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- Darton College
- A.A | Business Administration
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- Honors: Graduated cum laude
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Awards
- Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
- Atlanta Legal Aid Foundation- Gwinnett Chapter
- Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
- Atlanta Legal Aid Foundation- Gwinnett Chapeter
Professional Associations
- 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.
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- 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.
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- Gwinnett County Bar Association-Probate Section
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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.
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- Supreme Court of Georgia
- Admited for Practice
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- Court of Appeals of Georgia
- Admitted for Practice
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- American Bar Association
- Member
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- State Bar of Georgia
- Member
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- Gwinnett Pro Bono Association
- pro bono efforts
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- Activities: I represent numerous people at the request of the Gwinnett Legal Aid Foundation. I have twice been named Pro Bono Volunteer of the Year.
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- Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation
- volunteer
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- Activities: I donate some of my time each year to the Atlanta Volunteer Lawyers Foundation to represent those who are in need of legal help.
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- Gwinnett Bar Association
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Publications
Articles & Publications
- How to Use a Petition For Year's Support
- Robert Hughes
Speaking Engagements
- 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.
Certifications
- NAELA
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
Hughes and Associates : Probate Law Atlanta, GA
Legal Answers
275 Questions Answered
- Q. I am an adult. My mother passed and dad wants all children to sign a paper giving him all legal rights to everything mom
- A: In Georgia, a spouse is entitled to no less than 1/3 of an estate with the remainder going to the children. In addition, the spouse can file for year's support and ask for whatever they want. You are not required to sign any papers related to the probate of your mother's estate.
- Q. Father-in-law has will naming his 4 children as beneficiaries.
- A: Whether your father in law's will leaves property to survivors of a child can only be determined by reading the will. Wills can be written either way and it would be guessing to try to answer your question without reading the will.
- Q. Can I use attorney in Georgia for probate in Virginia? I am executor and live in GA but probate in VA.
- A: You should contact a Virginia lawyer. I would recommend Deb Matthews at 703-548-3699.
Annotations
- 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
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