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 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

1989 - 1992

Florida State University

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

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.

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.

NAELA

National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

2022

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

Georgia

Since 1992

• 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

Q. I am the sole beneficiary of my grandfathers estate as listed in his will from 1988. How do I obtain an original copy?

January 19, 2023

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?

January 3, 2023

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

December 21, 2022

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.