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.
recent posts
- Daily Rates Are Often an Important Cost Driver of Structured Settlements
- 🔥Founder and Former CEO of 777 Partners, Joshua Wander, Pleads Guilty⚖️ to $500 Million Fraud Scheme — DOJ Confirms Double‑Pledging, Misappropriation of Structured‑Settlement Funds, and Falsified Bank Statements
- The Steering Problem Needs a Wake‑Up Call
- Companies Still Using the Incorrect Term “Secondary Market Annuity”
- Canonical: Non‑Qualified Assignment (NQA)
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Category: Settlement Planning Issues
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Levi Johnston, best known for putting a “bun” in Bristol Palin‘s “oven” and milking his 15 minutes of “fame” into a book, a reality show (and whatever else) for over $1 million, can actually teach young adults a useful lesson about financial planning and settlement planning. I’ll get to that in a minute. Levi Johnston…
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If the average person needs a degree from MIT or Caltech to decipher the thing, how useful is the concept map? Surely there are better ways to illustrate structured settlement concepts to convey the message to an audience.
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Settlement planning is a holistic approach that helps individuals make informed financial decisions regarding settlements and life transitions. It emphasizes the importance of personalized guidance and understanding unique circumstances. Stochastic analysis or Monte Carlo simulation aids in predicting outcomes by considering multiple variables, enhancing decision-making to avoid linear thinking and unforeseen challenges.
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Chris Lordan’s blog discusses the viability of single-claimant Qualified Settlement Funds (QSFs). He cites regulatory ambiguity and a lack of industry support for these funds, urging caution due to rising costs and limited legal guidance. Despite historical acceptance, current challenges call into question their feasibility and compliance with tax regulations.
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Are you familiar with comparing the fees associated with settlement preservation trusts, settlement planning trusts, recovery management, or special needs trusts? John Darer reviews and assists in analyzing the fees and charges that may be directly or indirectly incurred by trust beneficiaries.
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A review of life insurance needs at the time of case settlement can help round out a good settlement plan. For example where there is a shared burden caring for a special needs child, the loss of a spouse would double the burden at a time when the surviving spouse is dealing with their own…
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The May 2011 revision of the IRS 'Lawsuit, Awards and Settlements Audit Techniques Guide is packed with useful information for structured settlement consultants, plaintiff and defense lawyers and advisors. The 44 page reference guide includes chapters about 1. Taxability of Lawsuit Payments 2. Related topics, including Payroll and Self Employment Tax Considerations Deductions for Attorney…