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Should You Hire a Structured Broker or a Settlement Planner?

Should You Hire a Structured Broker or a Settlement Planner?

Securing the best future for the client is always a priority for an attorney in a personal injury case. Depending on the amount, it may be in the client’s best interest to have a structured settlement annuity instead of a lump sum payment. A structured annuity often works in your client’s favor because it is […]

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Types of Annuity Payments

Types of Annuity Payments

When your client is awarded a settlement, an annuity can be utilized to parse out payments and ensure that funds are being distributed sensibly. After working tirelessly to build your client’s case so that they receive a fair settlement, you want to guarantee that their settlement retains its value for years to come. An annuity, […]

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Lien Existence & Ethics, Redefined

Lien Existence & Ethics, Redefined

Some of the most frustrating and murky issues facing attorneys representing injured clients stem from alleged “liens” against settlement proceeds. The Florida Bar’s position on these issues, and the limited laws delineating them, have been ever-shifting and evolving. Ethical Obligation to Protect Liens One constant in this otherwise uncertain area, is this: Attorneys representing injured […]

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Creating the Best Structured Settlement Plan For Your Client Part 2

Creating the Best Structured Settlement Plan For Your Client Part 2

In this two-part article, we are discussing the benefits of hiring a settlement planner. When a personal injury plaintiff is awarded a large settlement, they likely are not qualified to manage the funds they received in the settlement. There are many complex nuances in managing a settlement trust and its best to leave the financial […]

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7 Common Workplace Injuries That Could Require Medicare Set Aside Services

7 Common Workplace Injuries That Could Require Medicare Set Aside Services

Utilizing a Medicare Set Aside for personal injury can be confusing without the help of an experienced settlement consultant from Synergy Settlement Services. Fortunately, our Medicare Set Aside (MSA) services help attorneys focus on the case at hand by allowing an experienced professional to handle the details of their client’s settlement. It’s easy to get […]

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The Most Common Types of Mass Tort Cases Part 2

The Most Common Types of Mass Tort Cases Part 2

In this two-part article, we are discussing the most common types of mass tort cases. By design, mass tort cases help trial attorneys consolidate the best interest of several people (claimants) who suffered damages into a civil action against the entity that caused this occurrence (the defendant). Because this is an extremely tedious and time-consuming […]

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The Special Needs Trust: 3 Types

The Special Needs Trust: 3 Types

The Special Needs Trust (SNT) is designed to protect individuals with disabilities who are receiving money through a trust. The SNT is an effective tool because it places funds and other relevant assets in the control of a trustee to make it easier for an individual with special needs to save money while avoiding any […]

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