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How Do The Spousal Impoverishment Protections Work In Colorado?What happens when one spouse needs long-term care, but th...
06/15/2026

How Do The Spousal Impoverishment Protections Work In Colorado?

What happens when one spouse needs long-term care, but the other spouse doesn’t? With nursing homes costing thousands of dollars each month, it’s easy to imagine how one spouse can be left impoverished trying to pay for the long-term care of the other.

Fortunately for spouses who are not applying for Medicaid benefits, but have spouses who are, federal law provides special income and asset protections ― otherwise known as spousal impoverishment protections.

Learn more here: https://www.thehugheslawfirm.net/spousal-impoverishment-protections-in-colorado/

Guardianships – Even though loved ones can be resistant to change, if they are having difficulty managing their own affa...
06/09/2026

Guardianships – Even though loved ones can be resistant to change, if they are having difficulty managing their own affairs, you may need to step in and help them make important medical decisions. In some cases, you may even need to seek guardianship if they are unwilling to give up control.

While asking a court to grant you guardianship over a loved one may be in his or her best interests, that doesn’t mean it is easy. In fact, it is a challenging and sometimes a guilt-ridden process. Not only must you often deal with objections and resentment from your loved one, but you are also responsible for making decisions that impact his or her safety and well-being, including decisions related to health care. Learn more here: https://www.thehugheslawfirm.net/guardianships/

Probate And Estate Settlements – When a family member or loved one passes away, you may be responsible for settling his ...
06/04/2026

Probate And Estate Settlements – When a family member or loved one passes away, you may be responsible for settling his or her estate and probating his or her will. Probate is the legal process for transferring your loved one’s assets to the appropriate heirs and beneficiaries.

While probate and estate settlement can be costly, time-consuming and, at times, very confusing, working with us can help make the process go much more smoothly ― not to mention alleviate a lot of stress.

Learn more here: https://www.thehugheslawfirm.net/probate-and-estate-administration/

How To Effectively Use Annuities In Medicaid Planning – If you or a loved one needs long-term care in a nursing home, bu...
05/25/2026

How To Effectively Use Annuities In Medicaid Planning – If you or a loved one needs long-term care in a nursing home, but simply own too much to qualify for Medicaid, there may be a solution to your problem: Purchase a “Medicaid-friendly” annuity. Indeed, the best part about buying the right annuity is that it will not count as part of your assets for the purpose of determining your Medicaid eligibility ― meaning the annuity can help you reach the Medicaid income limits while avoiding any potential transfer penalty.

Learn more here: https://www.thehugheslawfirm.net/medicaid-planning-with-annuities-in-colorado/

Protecting Assets from Nursing Homes – Are you or a family member facing substantial long-term care expenses? Are you wo...
05/18/2026

Protecting Assets from Nursing Homes – Are you or a family member facing substantial long-term care expenses? Are you worried about having to spend your hard-earned life savings on home care, assisted living or nursing homes? Did you know that the monthly cost of nursing home care in Denver can be as high as $9,000 or $10,000? Do you think Medicaid can help?

Many people are confused about the differences between Medicare and Medicaid. Basically, Medicare is a federal program intended to help individuals cover medical expenses when they turn 65. Unlike Medicaid, there are no financial requirements for Medicare. However, Medicare, with minor exceptions, does not pay for nursing homes. Only Medicaid does.

Learn more here: https://www.thehugheslawfirm.net/protecting-assets-from-nursing-homes/

Life Care Planning Lawyer – Life care planning is a new approach we at The Hughes Law Firm, P.C., use to address many of...
05/07/2026

Life Care Planning Lawyer – Life care planning is a new approach we at The Hughes Law Firm, P.C., use to address many of the financial and health care challenges facing the elderly today. Essentially, a well-developed life care plan will organize, prioritize and set into motion all that is needed to promote an elderly person’s health, safety, well-being and quality of life.

Learn more here: https://www.thehugheslawfirm.net/life-care-planning-lawyer/

How To Protect Your Assets From MedicaidConsulting with a Medicaid lawyer in Colorado is crucial to navigating state reg...
04/22/2026

How To Protect Your Assets From Medicaid

Consulting with a Medicaid lawyer in Colorado is crucial to navigating state regulations and protecting your assets from Medicaid while ensuring eligibility. Protecting assets from Medicaid is a goal that an experienced estate planning attorney could implement various strategies to achieve.

Learn more here: https://www.thehugheslawfirm.net/income-rules-on-medicaid-in-colorado/

What Is Medicaid For Medicaid In Colorado?Medicaid is a financial need based medical assistance program cooperatively fu...
04/20/2026

What Is Medicaid For Medicaid In Colorado?

Medicaid is a financial need based medical assistance program cooperatively funded by the federal and state governments. The criteria for Medicaid eligibility are governed under both federal and state law, so these criteria differ somewhat from state to state.

Medicaid provides much more comprehensive coverage of medical costs than does Medicare. For instance, federal Medicaid law does not require beneficiaries to pay deductible or co-insurance amounts. Medicaid will also cover a broader range of medical services. Most significantly, Medicaid, unlike Medicare, will cover unskilled attendant care and custodial care expenses, both in the home and in a long-term care facility.

Learn more here: https://www.thehugheslawfirm.net/guide-to-medicaid/

Is Medicaid Planning Legal And Ethical?Do you think Medicaid is only for people who have low incomes? Are you wondering ...
04/15/2026

Is Medicaid Planning Legal And Ethical?

Do you think Medicaid is only for people who have low incomes? Are you wondering about the ethics of applying for Medicaid when you have a good income or have significant assets?

Consider this: With an average monthly cost of $7,854 for nursing home care in Colorado as of 2017 — and one to two thousand more in Denver — even millionaires can run out of funds before their need for nursing care ends.

The reality is that Medicaid planning is completely legal. In fact, not only can proper Medicaid planning save assets for your family, but every single Medicaid planning technique we use at The Hughes Law Firm, P.C., is 100% legal under both federal and Colorado law.

Learn more here: https://www.thehugheslawfirm.net/is-medicaid-planning-legal-and-ethical/

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