Tax Planning Tips for Personal Injury Attorneys
Personal injury attorneys have two main tax strategies they can use to maximize their legal fees and defer income taxes. The first method is to use the traditional qualified plans and tax...
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How to Choose a Trustee for a Settlement Protection Trust or a Special Needs Trust?
When a client receives a settlement, they often need a trust to protect the money. It could be a settlement protection trust or a special needs trust, depending on the client’s situation....
The Difference Between a Structured Settlement and a Fixed Income Annuity
When it comes to settlement plans, attorneys and clients are most likely familiar with a structured settlement annuity. It is one of the most popular annuities for settlement, primarily because...
Fee Deferral Best Practices for Growing Wealth Successfully
Here at Amicus Settlement Planners, we have worked with hundreds of contingency fee-based plaintiff attorneys over the years. In working with attorneys all over the country, we’ve been able to...
When to Recommend a Special Needs Trust for a Settling Client
A special needs trust may be an appropriate planning tool for a client who has a disability and has been awarded money from a lawsuit— and the client wishes to maintain eligibility for government...
The Benefits of a Structured Settlement Annuity
A structured settlement annuity is an excellent vehicle for those who are receiving a personal injury settlement and want to receive income on a monthly or yearly basis. This article will go over...
What are the Differences Between a 401k Plan and a Deferred Compensation Plan for Plaintiff Attorneys?
A 401k plan and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan both allow individuals to make contributions to an account meant to help fund future needs and goals, including retirement. This article...
What is the Difference Between a Special Needs Trust and an ABLE Account?
Special needs trusts and ABLE accounts are both financial vehicles that are specifically designed to help individuals with special needs. They both offer similar benefits, but they have different...
What Happens When a Past Client Decides to Sell Their Annuity
It’s common for some clients to ask their attorneys if it is possible to sell their structured settlement annuities which have been established years prior. Annuity holders are legally allowed to...
How to Defer Contingent Legal Fees Using Two Different Funding Vehicles
Personal injury attorneys who want to defer their contingent legal fees have two funding vehicles to choose from: a structured settlement annuity or a deferred compensation plan. Each funding...
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