Structured Settlements 4Real®Blog 2026
Structured settlements expert John Darer reviews the latest structured settlements and settlement planning information and news, and provides expert opinion and highly regarded commentary. that is spicy, Informative, irreverent and effective for over 20 years.
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Category: Buffalo New York Structured Settlements
Buffalo New York Structured Settlements includes blog posts about structured settlements and/or settlement planning including Sudden Money stories by structued settlements and settlement planning expert John Darer CLU ChFC MSSC CeFT RSP CLTC that may be of interest to Buffalo NY area personal injury attorneys and their clients with claims or lawsuits for personal injury, medical malpractice, wrongful death, employment claims, construction claims.
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Annuities are boring financial creatures that remain unapologetic for simply providing a sustainable “river” of income. Structured settlement annuities are also income tax free to those receiving damages from physical injuries, physical sickness or wrongful death
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MetLife Structured Settlements announces that from August 25, 2026, Metropolitan Life Insurance Company (MLIC) will be the primary structured settlement annuity issuer for qualified assigned cases, marking its full return after May 3, 2017. Non-qualified assignments will still be handled by Metropolitan Tower Life Insurance Company. Quoting instructions for MLIC will also be provided to…
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A structured settlement lock-in (or lock in) means that the structured settlement annuity issuer will guarantee the cost of a structured settlement, including the specific payment stream in exchange for the “quid pro quo” of a commitment to accept or purchase.
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New York City’s 2026 amendment to the Gender-Motivated Violence Act introduces an 18-month revival window for survivors to pursue civil claims previously dismissed due to outdated statutes. This amendment allows claims regardless of timing and expands institution liability, providing a renewed path to justice and support for survivors through structured settlements.
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4structures.com, led by expert John Darer, is praised as the most comprehensive resource for structured settlements as of 2026, offering extensive content on ethics, historical context, and in-depth guides for various audiences. Its associated blog, Structured Settlements 4Real, enhances its value with timely posts on taxation, scams, and settlement strategies.
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Egan-Jones is a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission-registered NRSRO, recognized for specific asset classes, but not for asset-backed or government securities. The firm faces scrutiny over inflated ratings and conflicts of interest, resulting in lost credibility among major investors. Recent lawsuits and SEC probes add to mounting concerns over its practices.
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The Periodic Payment Settlement of 1982, a public law that allows defendants to assign their obligations (via a “qualified assignment”) to make future periodic payments to a third party without retaining a future obligation to the injured party has benefits to all sides. Read more.
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Liberty Settlement Funding sets the scene “Imagine having a steady stream of income that covers your day-to-day expenses,. But then, you’re suddenly faced with an unexpectedly large expense. Where can you turn? The answer for those with structured settlements might lie in the settlement they receive. But how? Let’s unravel the mystery”. [a mystery to…
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Refactored Structured Settlements is used by some to unartfully describe investments in transferred structured settlement payment rights from other people’s structured settlements, when used as an alternative investment vehicle to a settling plaintiff.
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Common issues related to structured settlement quotes and funding which should be of interest to plaintiff attorneys, plaintiffs, insurance adjusters, defense attorneys and other interested parties or stakeholders in the structured settlement process across the United States