The best time to decide that a structured settlement is not right for you is before you consent to such a settlement. You may wish to press for a lump sum settlement, for periodic lump sum payments in addition to smaller annual payments, or for a lump sum to be issued at a future date when you anticipate a particular need. Remember that the companies which purchase structured settlements intend to profit from the purchase of your settlement.
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Before You Enter Into a Structured Settlement
For example, a number of states require that certain future damages awards be paid in installments as opposed to in a lump sum, or permit a defendant to petition the court to pay future damages in installments. However, where a plaintiff can choose between a structured settlement or lump sum payment, care should be taken to make the correct choice.
Benefits of a structured settlement include possible tax avoidance, preservation of settlement funds for future care and future needs, and coordination of settlement proceeds with other benefits or public assistance.
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