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: Nassau County Structured Settlements
Topics related to Nassau County structured settlemenmts, that may be of interest to personal injury lawyers in Nassau County NY or residents of Nassau County NY that may be involved in a lawsuits for personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice and seeking settlement planning advice and information.
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Structured settlements today can be funded through several different financial instruments. Each one has its own mechanics, tax treatment, and crediting method. This guide explains the four funding families and the two crediting philosophies that define the modern structured settlement ecosystem. 1. What a Structured Settlement Is A structured settlement is the payment agreement that…
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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Violence Act introduces an 18-month revival window for survivors to pursue civil claims previously dismissed due to outdated statutes.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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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 post discusses challenges faced by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in settlement negotiations, particularly regarding rising insurance premiums and insurer participation. It highlights a 2024 court case where defendants argued for collateral source hearings based on ACA eligibility. The ongoing political climate raises concerns about the future stability of ACA subsidies and insurance costs.
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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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Novation Funding advanced money to a quadriplegic 4 times in the space of 2 years, then filed suit against the 50 year old Westbury, NY resident to get their money back after Mr. Shaw decided he was getting scammed by Novation and refused to move forward with selling his payments
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New York judges are approving Pacific Life and Annuity index-linked structured settlement payment adjustment riders for minors in an Infant Compromise, as part of a proposed settlement planning allocation to complement fixed rate structured settlements
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AGC Life Insurance Company guarantees the obligations owed to structured settlement payees under Qualified Assignments entered into AFTER after January 16, 2012. AGC Life is a MO domiciled life insurance company and owner of certain affiliated life insurance companies of AIG.
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The Hanks case is yet another example of a New York judge doing what is necessary to protect the annuitant. Plaintiff lawyers concerned about facility of selling structure settlement payments should take comfort that it “just”ain’t that easy” for someone to cash out.