Recent Posts in Structured Settlements Category Page of 8 Structured Settlements for Non-Injury Cases Apr 19, 2018 A structured settlement annuity is often the favored option for preserving proceeds from personal injury, wrongful death, or workers’ compensation settlements. A structured settlement annuity (“structured settlement”) can also serve as an excellent ... Read More Settlement Options for Minors: Case Examples Apr 13, 2018 When handling a minor’s case, contact The Settlement Alliance early in the process to explore the settlement options. Courts favor a conservative approach that protects the funds until the minor reaches the age of majority. Our settlement planners ... Read More Why Structuring SMALL Settlements Can Mean BIG Benefits: Case Examples Feb 23, 2018 It is understood that structured settlements are a safe financial vehicle widely used for injury victims receiving large settlements. As settlement planners, we are frequently asked if it is also appropriate to structure smaller settlements. The ... Read More Are Structured Settlements Beneficial for Claimants of Any Age? Feb 1, 2018 Structured settlements are an excellent tool for preserving settlement proceeds in a tax-favored financial vehicle. With their flexible design, the injured claimant can select a plan to provide monthly, quarterly, semi-annual or annual payments, and ... Read More Are You Failing to Retain your Own Settlement Planning Expert? Jan 19, 2018 When it comes to settlement, each side should engage their own experts. The claimant is entitled to representation by a plaintiff-loyal settlement professional, rather than relying solely on a defense broker engaged by the liability insurer or ... Read More Qualified Settlement Funds: A Favorable Option for Both Sides Jan 12, 2018 Qualified Settlement Funds (also referred to as “QSFs” or 468B trusts ) are often the preferred option for resolving settlements involving multiple claimants. While QSFs provide many benefits for claimants, there are also certain characteristics that ... Read More Can Structured Settlements Stand Up Against Traditional Investments? Oct 20, 2017 There is a gross misconception that structured settlements offer rates of return well below market standards, precluding them from serving as a viable settlement option. In reality, rates of return on structured settlements are very much in line with ... Read More Can Non-Injury Settlements Be Structured? Oct 13, 2017 Structured settlements are often associated with settlements resulting from personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation cases. While the federal tax code permits income tax exclusion for structured settlements used in these types of ... Read More Page of 8
