Tag: Settlement Agreement
Cash Payments Or a Structured Settlement?
In traditional settlements, compensation for damages has usually consisted of a single cash payment. History has shown that this money is often unwisely managed and quickly spent, leaving no funds available to provide for future needs. Alternative arrangements know as structured settlements were created in the 1980’s. Under these arrangements the beneficiary would receive cash [...]
Posted: June 18th, 2007 under Annuities, Money, Structured Settlements.
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Selling Future Payments
Many individuals receiving a stream of monthly payments under a settlement agreement don’t realize that they can sell all or a portion of their annuity payments and be paid a cash sum. Access to this money could provide funding to meet the current life needs of your family instead of waiting for a future stream [...]
Posted: June 18th, 2007 under Annuities, Money, Structured Settlements.
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What Is a Structured Settlement Payment?
Formally recognized by the federal government since 1983, structured settlement payments are specified in voluntary settlement agreements between and injury victims and defendant(s). A settlement payment or annuity comes as the result of a contract between a victim and a defendant whereby the injured victim receives a stream of tax-free settlement payments as an annuity [...]
Posted: June 18th, 2007 under Money, Structured Settlements.
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