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 29, 2018
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 […]
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 27, 2017
Structured settlements are typically associated with personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation settlements. The federal tax code permits income tax exclusion for structured settlements used […]
October 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 […]
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 22, 2017
You’re probably familiar with the television commercials inviting viewers to sell their structured settlements for “cash now.” Factoring companies like the ones you see on television […]
June 16, 2017
There is a wealth of information out there regarding structured settlement annuities. Much of it is informational, and with the help of a trusted advisor, claimants […]
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 19, 2017
If you have ever been injured on the job, you know how overwhelming it feels to try and replace your income while you and your family […]
May 4, 2017
When an attorney works with a personal injury or wrongful death claimant, the ultimate goal is generally to maximize the recovery for the claimant. While […]
March 28, 2017
Structured settlements are a tool for claimants involved personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation cases. By structuring settlement proceeds into a series of periodic payments, […]
March 21, 2017
Many people hear the words “annuity” and “structured settlement” and assume they mean the same thing. While annuities and structured settlements do share a number of […]
February 22, 2016
If your client is a minor receiving a settlement, you know that the financial decisions made now can have a long-term impact on your client’s […]
January 18, 2016
A Qualified Settlement Fund (sometimes referred to as a 468B Trust or a “QSF”) is a tool for resolving mass tort settlements and other types […]
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 29, 2018
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 […]
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 27, 2017
Structured settlements are typically associated with personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation settlements. The federal tax code permits income tax exclusion for structured settlements used […]
October 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 […]
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 22, 2017
You’re probably familiar with the television commercials inviting viewers to sell their structured settlements for “cash now.” Factoring companies like the ones you see on television […]
June 16, 2017
There is a wealth of information out there regarding structured settlement annuities. Much of it is informational, and with the help of a trusted advisor, claimants […]
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 19, 2017
If you have ever been injured on the job, you know how overwhelming it feels to try and replace your income while you and your family […]
May 4, 2017
When an attorney works with a personal injury or wrongful death claimant, the ultimate goal is generally to maximize the recovery for the claimant. While […]
March 28, 2017
Structured settlements are a tool for claimants involved personal injury, wrongful death, and workers’ compensation cases. By structuring settlement proceeds into a series of periodic payments, […]
March 21, 2017
Many people hear the words “annuity” and “structured settlement” and assume they mean the same thing. While annuities and structured settlements do share a number of […]
February 22, 2016
If your client is a minor receiving a settlement, you know that the financial decisions made now can have a long-term impact on your client’s […]
January 18, 2016
A Qualified Settlement Fund (sometimes referred to as a 468B Trust or a “QSF”) is a tool for resolving mass tort settlements and other types […]