About Craig E
Craig E — Hughes is a dedicated estate planning attorney based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Since 1998, he has been a member of the Utah State Bar, bringing over two decades of legal experience to his practice. His firm, Hughes & Misener Estate Attorneys, is located at 1584 South 500 West, Suite 100, Bountiful, Utah. The firm specializes in estate planning, trust administration, and probate litigation, catering to clients with a range of legal needs. Mr. Hughes earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Denver in 1998.
Prior to that, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1993. While in law school, he actively participated in the university's legal clinic, where he provided legal assistance to underserved communities. This experience shaped his commitment to client advocacy and social justice, which continues to inform his practice today. His focus on high-conflict inheritance disputes sets him apart in the field. Mr. Hughes offers tailored strategies to prevent and resolve conflicts among beneficiaries, ensuring smoother transitions of assets.
He has authored several articles in the Utah Bar Journal, including "Stop Wasting Time: Client Engagement Procedures," "Utah Incapacity Law and Powers of Attorney," and "Vacating Arbitration Awards—What is the Standard?" These publications reflect his understanding of estate planning and dispute resolution, providing valuable insights to both legal professionals and the public. In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Hughes has played an active role in legislative efforts to enhance estate planning laws in Utah. He has authored four statutes that were passed by the Utah State Legislature, aimed specifically at preventing and managing high-conflict inheritance disputes. These statutes include Utah Code § 75-1-312, § 75-9-108(4)(b), § 75-9-108(2), and § 75-9-110(7)(a). His involvement in these legislative initiatives shows his commitment to improving the legal framework for estate planning in the state.
Before founding Hughes & Misener Estate Attorneys, Mr. Hughes worked working at a boutique estate planning firm in Salt Lake City. There, he developed his skills in drafting wills, trusts, and handling probate matters. He is an active member of the Utah State Bar Association and has served on the executive committee of the Estate Planning Section. Fluent in English and conversational in Spanish, Mr. Hughes is well-equipped to serve clients, ensuring that all clients receive comprehensive estate planning services tailored to their needs.
