Atty. Stefanie T. McHugh
Stefanie T. McHugh is Of Counsel in our office in Brunswick, Georgia, and her practice is focused on estate planning, fiduciary law, corporate formation, and strategic planning.
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Stefanie T. McHugh is an Of Counsel based in Brunswick, Georgia, practicing at Hall Booth Smith, P.C.. They have 29+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1997. Their practice focuses on trusts, estate planning, business, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (Inactive) (1997). Educated at Emory University J.D. (—) and University of Notre Dame B.A. Economics and Government (—). Serands clients in Brunswick, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Stefanie T. McHugh is Of Counsel in our office in Brunswick, Georgia, and her practice is focused on estate planning, fiduciary law, corporate formation, and strategic planning
- Stefanie began her career in the private client group of a large bank, where she helped administer estates and trusts for high net worth individuals
- She also oversaw investment portfolios and cash positions to ensure they met the legal obligations of the estate or trust
- Stefanie brings extensive knowledge and expertise in sophisticated estate planning to HBS and previously practiced for more than a decade at other firms in Atlanta and the Brunswick areas
- She has handled numerous wills, trusts, probate, business formation, and other related services such as coordinating with accountants, financial advisors, and insurance agents to develop a coordinated and strategic plan
- She has also conducted seminars and educational training on Georgia probate law, federal estate and gift tax regulations, and the need for effective estate planning
- Stefanie earned a Juris Doctor from Emory University and completed a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Government from the University of Notre Dame
- She has served on the Advisory Board for St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Brunswick for six years and was President of the Board for three years
- She also served on the Board of the Golden Isles Youth Orchest
- Experience Wills, Trusts, & Estate Administration Stefanie has more than a decade of experience in estate planning, including creating wills and trusts, handling probate matters, and business formation
- Earlier in her career, she worked in the private client group of a large bank, giving her first-hand knowledge of estate and trust financial administration for high net worth clients
- In the Press Hall Booth Smith Welcomes McHugh, Matthews to Brunswick Office June 11, 2020 BRUNSWICK, GA - June 11, 2020 - Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is happy to welcome Stefanie T. McHugh and Mary L. Matthews to our office in Brunswick, Georgia, as our practice in the Golden Isles region continues to expand
- McHugh is Of Counsel, and she concentrates her practice on wills, trusts, estate planning, fiduciary law, Read Full Article
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An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brunswick are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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