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Download Our Free Brochure We’ve re-branded our innovative attorney fee deferral program. Now, you can become a feeMaster. Capable trial lawyers choose when their fees are received by their firm in every settlement. Imagine possessing the power to leverage your deferred compensation as an integral part of your overall wealth strategy. Rely on a team… Read more
3 Common Myths About Settlement Planning
With more than 20 years in the industry, our comprehensive settlement planning team has cleared up many misconceptions about the planning process. Some misunderstandings involve who can and can’t (or should and shouldn’t) plan for settlement. Others dismiss settlement planning tools that could actually be very valuable. Adequate planning can mean the difference between burning… Read more
Can you get Medicare benefits if you’re injured?
If you’ve been catastrophically injured, you may have begun receiving government benefits to help pay for your health care. Or, you’ve heard that you may be eligible for benefits, but the legal claim you’ve filed could disqualify you if you receive a settlement. The situation can be confusing for anyone who hasn’t been through it… Read more
Providing a clear path to your future
The role of a settlement planner is part law and part finance. While a traditional structured settlement may work for some individuals, it is not always the best choice. Oftentimes, someone’s particular situation requires a wealth management account, a special needs trust, an equity backed structure, or something else entirely. There are many options. The… Read more
Forecasting the top 6 consumer safety legal issues we’ll see in 2020
By Jaime E. Moss, Esq. at Consumer Safety Legal It’s only the beginning of 2020, and we are already facing difficult questions and unique challenges in our ever-changing legal landscape. To take a glimpse at the emerging consumer safety legal issues facing us, we must first reflect on past developments to understand the evolving issues… Read more
Can you get Medicaid if you’re injured?
Navigating the financial waters after a catastrophic injury can be difficult. After all, no one hands over a book of insights into how you can pay for your medical expenses, equipment, and other care you need. If you’ve filed a claim for compensation, that’s great, but it can lead to more questions and uncertainty in… Read more
AAJ Winter Convention: A first-timer’s experience
By Samuel Dolce-Powers, Esq. Wow. What a weekend. While still coming back down to Earth from what was an amazing trip to New Orleans, I wanted to focus on some highlights from the perspective of a first-time American Association for Justice (AAJ) Convention attendee. My top realizations were how deep connections can be made in… Read more
What is a Traditional Annuity?
Traditional, or fixed, annuities are guaranteed periodic payments that come from a life insurance company. These payouts have interest that is declared on a yearly basis. There are a few different types of traditional/”fixed” annuities. Below is a brief overview of each type of traditional annuity. Period Certain Annuities A period certain annuity pays the… Read more
How are attorney fee deferrals established?
Attorney fee deferrals are a tool available to attorneys looking for a viable investment option or unique wealth management strategy. Many attorneys choose a fee deferral program to create a supplemental retirement fund, manage their law firm’s cash flow, or to protect themselves from qualifying for a higher tax bracket in a given year. With… Read more
The brass tacks of Medicare set-asides
If you’re a Medicare beneficiary and are about to receive a personal injury settlement, you may risk losing your benefits without proper planning. A solution for some is to establish a Medicare set-aside. Below, we break down what you need to know. Why Medicare could drop your benefits after settlement Medicare is known as a… Read more