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How Lawsuit Structured Settlements Work And Are Taxed

I focus on taxes and litigation. Unless you've been involved in a lawsuit, you may not know about structured settlements. You may have heard of them on late night TV. "It's your money," some TV ... read more

Considering a Structured Settlement? Watch Out for Fraud by ‘Bad Apples’

Your child was the victim of medical malpractice, and after a long legal fight you won a structured settlement. You may be relieved, but don’t let your guard down: The people you trust to set up ... read more

Structured Settlements Are Back - After Two Years Of Court Closures And Low Rates

I am a business consultant and a tax/business lawyer by background Structured settlements can help resolve most any case and are regularly used in personal injury lawsuits. They increase the value ... read more

What to know about cashing out a structured settlement

If you’re in need of immediate cash, you may be tempted to turn to your structured settlement fund and take all the proceeds at once. Before making such a big decision, consider the pros and cons. read more

In Re Structured Settlement Litigation

The plaintiffs were in a structured settlement agreement where bonds were held in trust with interest payments made twice a year and the lump sum of the settlements paid out at the end of 20 years. read more

5 simple ways to pay off debt in collections

In turn, debt settlement should typically be reserved for those with ... bankruptcy allows you to either have certain debts discharged (Chapter 7) or repaid through a structured court-approved ... read more

Bora Bora or Bust: Annuity Sales Incentives May Taint Structured Settlements for Accident Victims

That’s why every year, tens of thousands of injury victims settle legal claims with a structured settlement. This involves trading a cash settlement for long-term, tax-free income funded by an ... read more

COURT FILING: Lengthy claims review process slowed down by data collection in Flint water settlement

A recent court filing details how the claims review process in the Flint water settlement has been slowed down by data collection efforts that would ensure the more than $600 million settlement is ... read more

PAC Profile: National Structured Settlements Trade Assn

*Based on data released by the Federal Election Commission on April 17, 2024 except for independent expenditure and communication cost, contributions to federal candidates, and contributions from ... read more

Peachtree Financial Solutions Reviews

Founded in 1996, Peachtree Financial helps individuals liquidate their structured settlement from annuity payments, lottery winnings and active nonsettled lawsuits. The company is free to apply ... read more