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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The STRUCTURED SETTLEMENTS 4REAL® Blog is a highly regarded source for structured settlement news, information, and commentary, led by structured settlement and settlement planning subect mater expert John Darer CLU ChFC MSSC CeFT RSP CLTC. With two decades of operation, the blog and 4structures.com are recognized as comprehensive resources, offering detailed guides and specialized insights. Established in 2005, the blog caters to a broad audience, including legal professionals, injured individuals, families, and various stakeholders, providing reviews and opinions on settlement planning. John Darer, President of 4structures.com LLC, is a seasoned structured settlement expert with over 40 years of financial services experience and 31 years specializing in structured settlements. Based in Stamford, CT, he is a Certified Financial Transitionist and Registered Settlement Planner, holding insurance licenses in 45 states and the District of Columbia. John Darer is dedicated to transparency and advocacy, he emphasizes the importance of engaging trained and licensed professionals for settlement planning, offering valuable insights through his investigative journalism and professional commentary.

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  • Understanding Structured Settlement Risks and Rewards

    Understanding Structured Settlement Risks and Rewards

    A law firm in Fort Lee, New Jersey, questions the drawbacks of structured settlements but provides insufficient responses. The critiques regarding taxes and economic changes are addressed, emphasizing the stability and tax benefits of structured settlements. It also suggests attorneys collaborate with settlement planners for better outcomes and informed decisions.

  • Yerkes Legal Malpractice Suit Over Structured Settlement Set For Trial January 9, 2023

    Yerkes v Cessna became a seminal case for novation under a qualified assignment.  After failing to bust the qualified assignment, Yerkes then sued his lawyers, based upon representations about Cessna’s and the London underwiters’ post qualified assignment responsibilities that were incorrect.