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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- Companies Still Using the Incorrect Term “Secondary Market Annuity”
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Category: Mineola Structured Settlements
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The blog addresses structured settlements, designed to provide long-term financial security through regular payments instead of a lump sum after lawsuits or claims. Aimed at teens and young adults, it highlights the importance of understanding these settlements, avoiding scams, and considering alternatives to selling them for immediate cash.
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The article discusses the misleading nature of high “rate of return” claims in structured settlement proposals, often characterized by terms like “tax-free rate” versus “taxable equivalent yield.” It emphasizes the importance of accurately understanding Internal Rate of Return (IRR) calculations, noting that different cash flows may yield varying results.
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Wilcac Structured Settlements, Inc. has filed a lawsuit against Canan and Hayrullah Ipek, seeking the recovery of $272,266.14 for overpaid benefits following their son Ekincan’s death in 2016. The overpayment occurred due to delayed notification of his passing, violating the structured settlement terms. The defendants are currently in settlement negotiations.
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When structuring attorney fees or taxable damages, it’s common to schedule the first payment in January of the following year so that it is not received in the same tax year as the settlement. An attorney who is already having a great income year can use this strategy to delay receipt
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ELNY is Executive Life Insurance Company of New York, an insurance company that is in the throes of a liquidation hearing. ELNY was placed in rehabilitation in April 1991 after getting inebriated on junk bonds in the 1980s.
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What is present value and how does present value relate to a structured settlement? What are the applications for time value of money calculations in the structured settlement and settlement planning arena.
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The New York General Obligations Law 1705(e) creates an obligation on the part of the defendant or the defendant’s attorney to make:”a statement that the claimant is advised to obtain independent professional advice relating to the legal, tax and financial implications of the settlement, including any adverse consequences and that the defendant or defendant’s legal…