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.
- 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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- 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.
- 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
- Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
- Atlanta Legal Aid Foundation- Gwinnett Chapter
- Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
- Atlanta Legal Aid Foundation- Gwinnett Chapeter
- 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
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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
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- Georgia
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Credit Cards Accepted
We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express and Discover cards. -
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.
- 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
- English
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Q. I am the sole beneficiary of my grandfathers estate as listed in his will from 1988. How do I obtain an original copy?
- A: You need to file a petition for settlement of accounts with the court that issued the various probate orders in your case. Yu might need an attorney to help with this matter.
- Q. Would an estate exist if there wasn’t a will?
- A: Whenever someone does and at person owns real property, an estate must be opened in most cases. There can be a couple of exceptions. Wrongful death proceeds generally are payable to the heirs with a small sum of the money payable to the estate to cover final expenses of the deceased person. If you believe the money was not divided properly between the heirs and the estate, you should speak with a lawyer specializing in probate work.
- Q. If a Judge has issued in order in probate court that can harm beneficiaries or heirs can I file a petition to Stay/halt
- A: If a will has been admitted to probate, and you object, you have two options. If the court is not an expanded jurisdiction court, you can appeal the decision to the superior court in the county where the probate court is located. You must file the appeal within 30 days of the order admitting the will. If the court is an expanded jurisdiction court, you can appeal the decision to the Georgia Court of Appeals. You must file the Notice of Appeal within 30 days of the order admitting the will.