May 21, 2018
The cost of a client losing government benefits can be very high, often in the hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. From a risk […]
April 13, 2018
When handling a minor’s case, contact Traci Kaas early in the process to explore the settlement options. Courts favor a conservative approach that protects the funds […]
March 19, 2018
Medicare Set-Asides serve as a glaring reminder that the legal sector must remain vigilant in its awareness and understanding of evolving government benefit guidelines. The following […]
March 9, 2018
Disabled individuals who expect to receive settlement proceeds may need to consider placing the proceeds into a trust account to preserve assets, protect government benefit eligibility, […]
January 22, 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 […]
January 19, 2018
Claimants involved in personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation cases have multiple options for handling their proceeds. While some may believe that a lump […]
December 29, 2017
It can be overwhelming to accept settlement proceeds as the result of a personal injury, workers’ compensation, or wrongful death case. The money is often more […]
October 13, 2017
Disabled claimants may run into benefit issues when accepting proceeds from a personal injury settlement. The acceptance of a lump sum may render an individual […]
September 29, 2017
If you are an attorney working with a disabled claimant, you’ll want to bring in a settlement planner to review your client’s options. When a disabled […]
September 21, 2017
For years, plaintiff attorneys and settlement planning professionals have operated under a set of unclear assumptions when it came to liability settlements and future medicals for […]
July 31, 2017
A commonly held belief in the legal community is that settlement planners only provide structured settlement services. Unfortunately, that misconception can lead to missed opportunities to […]
June 26, 2017
Last week, the Senate unveiled its new version of the American Healthcare Act (AHCA). The proposed bill includes historically steep cuts to the Medicaid program. […]
May 30, 2017
Claimants who will be receiving settlement awards may have questions and concerns about their finances and the well-being of their families. Whether a claimant is just […]
May 11, 2017
Disabled individuals who receive needs-based government benefits run the risk of losing eligibility if they accept a lump sum settlement. Fortunately, a special needs trust (SNT) […]
March 13, 2017
Whether your client is a minor child, a working age adult, or an elderly claimant, a settlement planner can be a valuable addition to your team. […]
May 21, 2018
The cost of a client losing government benefits can be very high, often in the hundreds of thousands or even millions of dollars. From a risk […]
April 13, 2018
When handling a minor’s case, contact Traci Kaas early in the process to explore the settlement options. Courts favor a conservative approach that protects the funds […]
March 19, 2018
Medicare Set-Asides serve as a glaring reminder that the legal sector must remain vigilant in its awareness and understanding of evolving government benefit guidelines. The following […]
March 9, 2018
Disabled individuals who expect to receive settlement proceeds may need to consider placing the proceeds into a trust account to preserve assets, protect government benefit eligibility, […]
January 22, 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 […]
January 19, 2018
Claimants involved in personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation cases have multiple options for handling their proceeds. While some may believe that a lump […]
December 29, 2017
It can be overwhelming to accept settlement proceeds as the result of a personal injury, workers’ compensation, or wrongful death case. The money is often more […]
October 13, 2017
Disabled claimants may run into benefit issues when accepting proceeds from a personal injury settlement. The acceptance of a lump sum may render an individual […]
September 29, 2017
If you are an attorney working with a disabled claimant, you’ll want to bring in a settlement planner to review your client’s options. When a disabled […]
September 21, 2017
For years, plaintiff attorneys and settlement planning professionals have operated under a set of unclear assumptions when it came to liability settlements and future medicals for […]
July 31, 2017
A commonly held belief in the legal community is that settlement planners only provide structured settlement services. Unfortunately, that misconception can lead to missed opportunities to […]
June 26, 2017
Last week, the Senate unveiled its new version of the American Healthcare Act (AHCA). The proposed bill includes historically steep cuts to the Medicaid program. […]
May 30, 2017
Claimants who will be receiving settlement awards may have questions and concerns about their finances and the well-being of their families. Whether a claimant is just […]
May 11, 2017
Disabled individuals who receive needs-based government benefits run the risk of losing eligibility if they accept a lump sum settlement. Fortunately, a special needs trust (SNT) […]
March 13, 2017
Whether your client is a minor child, a working age adult, or an elderly claimant, a settlement planner can be a valuable addition to your team. […]