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Pooled Special Needs Trust vs. Individual Special Needs Trust

By Patrick C. Farber On April 18, 2014 · 11:22 AM · Add Comment

Will Lindahl, director of CPT, has put together a chart that concisely explains the differences between an Individual Special Needs Trust and a Pooled Special Needs Trust. Knowing these differences can be critical for the financial future of the injured and their families.

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Attorney Tom Girardi and Settlement Broker Patrick Farber on Attorney Fee Structures

By Patrick C. Farber On March 27, 2014 · 7:39 AM · Add Comment
The business model for a litigation law firm is often fraught with uncertainty — periods of big wins and big payouts as well as slow times with little or no income. One tool to even out cash flow, better manage the ups and downs of a litigation practice and prepare for an attorney’s future financial needs is structured attorney fees.
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Divorces Up As Economy Recovers; Structures Offer Financial Security for Ex-Spouses

By Patrick C. Farber On February 20, 2014 · 12:13 PM · Add Comment

A recent article on BusinessWeek.com noted that the number of divorces rose for three straight years to 2.9 million in 2012—the highest since 2009. The U.S. Census Bureau statistics were the result, say experts, of an improving economy. During the recession, many couples simply couldn’t afford to split, especially with their homes valued [...]

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IRS Revenue Ruling 79-220: Freed Millions of Families From Financial Worry

By Patrick C. Farber On February 3, 2014 · 11:39 AM · Add Comment
Have you ever wondered where the actual legal wording came from that enables injured parties to receive compounded tax-free income from a structured settlement? IRS Revenue Ruling 79-220 is your answer.
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Annuity Safety – An Inside Look

By Patrick C. Farber On December 6, 2013 · 4:21 PM · Add Comment
I am often asked about the safety of the annuity payments we use for structured settlements, particularly by those who need those payments over their lifetime. Judges are also interested in annuity safety especially before approving a Minor’s Compromise. Judges want to be confident that the insurance carrier issuing the annuity has the financial strength to provide scheduled payments over the life of a structured settlement—no matter how long that may be.
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Congratulations to OCTLA’s Top Gun Award Recipients

By Patrick C. Farber On November 14, 2013 · 4:06 PM · Add Comment
The Orange County Trial Lawyers Association will honor five outstanding attorneys during its Top Gun Trial Lawyer of the Year Awards ceremony on November 23 at The Montage, Laguna Beach.
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Sample Annuity Contracts & Insurance Company Guarantee Documents for Review

By Patrick C. Farber On November 14, 2013 · 2:28 PM · Add Comment
Reading and reviewing sample annuity documents can be helpful in understanding the annuity payment process so when the time comes to discuss annuity options the injured party is more confident with the decisions made.
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Tom Girardi: Attorney on Structured Settlements Video

By Patrick C. Farber On November 14, 2013 · 2:00 PM · Add Comment
I’ve asked a number of prominent attorneys to go on camera to weigh in on the benefits of structuring a settlement. I’m grateful that so many agreed. Here is a YouTube link to comments by Tom Girardi.
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Scammers Looking To Cash In On Obamacare

By Patrick C. Farber On September 30, 2013 · 12:13 PM · Add Comment
Obamacare: The unscrupulous are always looking for opportunities to prey on society’s most vulnerable. Keep the wolves at bay with all the facts.
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Champions of Justice 2013

Congratulations to “Champions of Justice” Honorees Paul Fine and Christine Spagnoli

By Patrick C. Farber On September 26, 2013 · 7:10 AM · Add Comment
Each year, The Civil Justice Program at Loyola Law School honor selected attorneys who embody the spirit of the civil justice system through their exceptional legal careers with a “Champions of Justice” award.
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