Many settlement agreements don't say anything about tax forms. Yet many defendants issue a Form 1099 to the plaintiff, and a ...

A workers' compensation settlement covers several costs incurred when an employee is injured. Learn about the workers' ...

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When most people think of settlements, they think of the large payouts that celebrities and high-profile individuals receive. But did you know that there are also structured settlements? A structured ...

Here’s what to know when a legal settlement is paid over time rather than all at once and how it might affect your finances and your future Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side ...

The ins and outs of life insurance can be complex. That can be especially true if you want to sell your life insurance policy. There are two types of settlements: life settlements and viatical ...

A structured settlement payment is an alternative to a lump sum payout from a personal injury or wrongful death claim. Structured settlement payments are typically tax-free and can be tailored to the ...

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