Vote for TSAW as California’s #1 Structured Settlement Provider!
The Settlement Alliance-WEST is proud to announce that we have been nominated as the Best Structured Settlement Provider in California. With offices throughout the state, we are committed to providing plaintiff attorneys and injured claimants with the legal industry’s most comprehensive settlement planning services. If you are an attorney, paralegal, or judge in California, please […]
Are You Failing to Retain your Own Settlement Planning Expert?
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 self-insured defendant. Most defense brokers have alliances with the liability insurer, meaning they have a conflict of interest […]
Is a Settlement Planner Necessary When Your Client Doesn’t Want to Structure?
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 protect claimants’ long-term financial security. While we believe that structures are a valuable financial option for most personal injury settlements, not all cases will be the right fit for […]
What is a Certified Financial Transitionist®- and How Can Your Clients Benefit from Using One?
When an individual suddenly receives a large sum of money, it can be overwhelming. Even if the influx of money is the result of positive circumstances, many find it difficult to determine the best course of action for managing the funds. Traditional financial advisors may be missing out on a key aspect of this process […]
Settlement Planner Spotlight: Traci Kaas, CSSC, CeFT
Primary Office Location: Orange County, California Why did you choose to become a settlement planner? I don’t think I chose to be a settlement planner as much as it chose me. I strongly feel that your past shapes your present. There was a time in my life that I would have made different decisions during a […]
Don’t Fall for These 6 Structured Settlement Myths
Structured settlements provide claimants involved in certain types of cases with a valuable tool for financial stability. Unfortunately, there are a number of myths that may prevent claimants from considering this approach or worse, may prevent their attorneys from even recommending a structured settlement in the first place. MYTH #1: Only minors, disabled adults, […]