How Courts Value and Split Your Structured Settlement in Divorce
Structured settlement in divorce: courts in 41 states can divide yours — and the discount rate gap can cost $85,000.
How Medicaid Counts Your Structured Settlement in 2026
Structured settlement Medicaid rules work against you the moment a lump sum arrives — CMS’s 2026 $2,000 asset limit can suspend coverage that same day.
What Structured Settlement Scams Actually Cost in 2026
Structured settlement scams cost recipients $40,200 on a single deal when discount rates exceed the 2026 NSSTA fair-market threshold of 11.4%.
How a Structured Settlement Broker Gets Paid and by Whom
Structured settlement brokers earn 3%–5% on every annuity — and the insurer pays all of it. Here’s who the broker actually works for.
What Actually Funds Your Structured Settlement Annuity
Structured settlement annuity payments are funded by a life insurer under IRC 130 — but selling without court approval triggers a 40% federal tax.
Who Really Controls a Minor’s Structured Settlement
Minor’s structured settlement funds are court-locked — parents can’t touch them. The exact rule that controls access and what the 18th birthday unlocks.
The Real Tax Rules for Wrongful Death Structured Settlements
A wrongful death structured settlement guarantees family income for decades — but punitive damages and COLA terms determine the real payout value.
How Workers Comp Structured Settlements Differ From Injury Cases
Workers comp structured settlement annuity rates shifted $13,400 in value in 2026 — and most injured workers never check the pricing date before signing.
What the SSPA Requires for Structured Settlement Court Approval
Structured settlement court approval: a 40% federal penalty hangs over every transfer. Here’s what the SSPA and judges actually require.
How to Evaluate Your Structured Settlement Discount Rate
Structured settlement discount rates above 11% are negotiable in 2026. Most recipients don’t know where their offer stands — you should before responding.
