Legal
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Kavanaugh or America?
The choice seems clear. Our country should come first. The theatrics and intensity of the debate over Kavanaugh confirmation is healthy for America, our constitution…
Month: September 2018
Avoid Losing Eligibility for Medicare Benefits After Settlement
If you are a Medicare beneficiary and are about to receive a personal injury settlement, your lawyer may have already informed you about issues that…
Legal
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Ruth v. Cherokee: What It Means for Litigation Funding
Cherokee Funding, LLC v. Ruth started with a problem plaintiffs who need money during litigation face all too frequently.
Not Your Grandfather’s Structured Settlement (Or Is It?)
What is a Structured Settlement? A structured settlement is an innovative financial planning solution that gives an injured person the option to receive all or…
Attorneys: Start Thinking About Year-End Planning Now
QSFs allow for year-end tax planning for both the plaintiff and attorney.
A Look at The Bairs Foundation’s ‘What is Just’ Campaign
The Bairs Foundation started the “What is Just” campaign to provide the community and trial bar with specific examples of good work and fair results.
First-Person or Third-Party Special Needs Trust? Here’s the Breakdown.
A special needs trust is intended to supplement a person's government benefits. There are two common types: a first-person trust and a third-party trust. Here is the difference.
What is a Non-Qualified Assignment?
With an NQA, a plaintiff can reap the benefits of financial planning by spreading their settlement over a long period of time instead of receiving it in one lump sum.
Legal
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Is a Domestic Asset Protection Trust the Right Financial Planning Tool?
A domestic asset protection trust is an irrevocable trust that gives an individual the opportunity for lifelong protection of one’s assets.
Legal
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What You Need to Know About Third-Party Special Needs Trusts
Third-party special needs trusts come with outstanding benefits.