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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For attorneys and settlement planners who actually know how a 468B fund is supposed to work Treasury Regulations § 1.468B-1 The Treasury Regulations under § 1.468B-1 grant settling parties considerable latitude in structuring a qualified settlement fund. A QSF can be a state-law trust, and, in certain circumstances, if created by the defendant, it can…
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Continuing jurisdiction is one of the core requirements for a Qualified Settlement Fund under 26 C.F.R. §1.468B‑1. It must be real, ongoing, and supported by transparency. In this first petal, the July 16, 2025 Newman affidavit becomes the factual window into how that requirement functions when tested. A governmental authority attempting to perform its federal…
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Qualified Settlement Funds (QSFs) offer temporary flexibility for plaintiffs but are not meant for prolonged use or speculative investments. Their purpose is to allow time for resolving liens and making informed decisions. However, misuse can arise through extended duration and inappropriate investment practices. QSFs should close once their objectives are met.
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Woodbridge Structured Funding was the arm of Woodbridge that involved factoring of structured settlement payment rights. As far as we can tell, the Shapiro Ponzi scheme has raised concern, but in the end has not impacted investors in structured settlement payment rights sold to them by Woodbridge.
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Qualified Settlement Fund Administrators, or QSF Administrators involved in class action lawsuits and mass torts may be interested in the internet domains 468B.com and QualifiedSettlementFund.com, which we might be convinced to sell at the right price.
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Structured settlement receivables are often misleadingly marketed by promoters and settlement planners. Tax attorney Robert Wood warns against the potential misuse of Single Claimant Qualified Settlement Funds (QSFs) to defer payments for extended periods. He emphasizes the risks involved, particularly for minors or incapacitated persons, and highlights key misunderstandings regarding these financial products.