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: Springfield Structured Settlements
Springfield Structured Settlements features commentary by structured settlement expert John Darer CLU ChFC MSSC CefT RSP CLTC, that may be of interest to injured persons, guardians, consumers, lawyers, businesses in Springfield, MA or greater Hampden County, who are involved in personal injury or wrongful death claims.
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Recent discussions among attorneys highlight how structured settlement payments are treated in bankruptcy, focusing on the payee’s situation. The courts prioritize the purpose of payments, proper legal documentation, and allocation clarity. A well-structured release is essential, as effective planning and documentation can protect payees’ interests during bankruptcy proceedings.
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Is an Unassigned Structured Settlement a Spineless Jellyfish? Hardly! Uncle Sam does them.
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It’s not unusual for a team paying to pay athletes deferred payments, but Bobby Bonilla was no Ken Griffey, Jr. or Manny Ramirez, who got bigger deferred payments, had greater accomplishments and bettter examples to promote deferred payments for any company, let alone, a company from Boston.
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The article, by John Darer, discusses the complexities and potential legal issues surrounding factored structured settlement receivables as qualified funding assets. It raises concerns about misrepresentations of structured settlement payment rights, questioning the legitimacy of these agreements and their tax implications under Internal Revenue Code. The author urges readers to seek clarification and professional advice.
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The amended Illinois SSPA a good development; however, the absence of licensing requirements, regulations governing the solicitation of annuitants, and a regulatory body with the power to fine, suspend or revoke, results in deterrence regarding how consumers in structured settlements are solicited in Illinois.
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Franklin Mutual Insurance Company had agreed only to pay its policy limits in “cash” in the amount of $300,000.00. Franklin Mutual had only been willing to offer a structured settlement if the plaintiff agreed to accept its as part of a lower priced offer of $250,000.00.
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MassMutual announced it will cease accepting new structured settlement business after completing a strategic review, deciding this niche does not align with its main focus on career agency expansion and whole life insurance sales. Existing clients should disregard fearmongering from “cash now” companies, emphasizing the company’s strong credit quality.