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: Structured Settlements in DC
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Any annuity broker being considered for selection by the DOJ should be required to verify at the time of selection that he or she meets the minimum qualifications set forth in 28 C.F.R. §50.24(a) and is otherwise competent to provide structured settlement brokerage services to the United States.
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The words “certain” and “guaranteed” are terms used in settlement documents to describe payment obligations in a settlement agreement and in structured settlement annuities and other income annuities. Both are often used in a way that suggests the terms are synonymous, but are they?
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Proper documentation of consideration is vital for structured settlement payments, particularly the “promise to pay” for periodic payments. Inadequate wording may render the settlement defective, leaving plaintiffs unprotected. It’s essential to ensure obligations are clearly stated to avoid future complications in qualified assignments, as outlined in IRC 130(c).

