One question we often get from personal injury plaintiff attorneys is: "Does a personal injury settlement affect my...
Government Benefits Planning
Does Receiving Funds in an IOLTA Impact Government Benefits?
Two common questions we get from attorneys are, “Will my client’s government benefits be affected if the settlement...
Case Study: What Comprehensive Settlement Planning Looks Like
We are often asked: “What do you mean by comprehensive settlement planning?” It’s easiest to demonstrate the value of...
Oh, SNAP! What You Need to Know if Your Client Receives Food Stamps
What are SNAP benefits? SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and is considered a needs-based...
The Difference Between SSDI and SSI (and Why It Matters)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are government benefits for clients...
What Expenses Can a Special Needs Trust Pay For?
There are certain items that a special needs trust can and cannot pay for on behalf of the beneficiary for clients...
ABLE Accounts vs. Special Needs Trusts: What You Need to Know
ABLE accounts and special needs trusts are settlement planning options for personal injury clients who are disabled....
When to Consider a Special Needs Trust When Settling a Case
If you have a client who is disabled and receives Medicaid or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), some planning needs...
What is Settlement Planning?
Settlement Planning is a term that settlement planners commonly use, but is not a common phrase. Most people probably...
Settlement Planning for Non-Traditional Clients
In helping thousands of personal injury recipients over the years, we’ve found that most personal injury settlement...
Can Receiving a Settlement Jeopardize a Client’s Government Benefits?
One question personal injury attorneys often ask us as they’re settling cases is: Which government benefits...
October 2017 Update on Liability Medicare Set Asides
Over the past several months, plaintiff attorneys and the settlement planning community have anticipated that the...
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