FAQs

Can you combine a structured settlement with a special needs trust?

You certainly can. Depending on the beneficiary’s needs, sometimes it may make sense to have a settlement plan which involves having a trust funded with settlement funds as well as with future secured payments through a structured settlement annuity.

If I take my settlement in all cash, will my Medicaid or other government benefits be in jeopardy?

Absolutely. It is important that you reach out to a settlement planner in order to ensure that your financial and personal needs are met. Taking your settlement in cash could cause a loss in Medicaid coverage as well as future moneys provided in the form of Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Do I need to set up a Medicare Set-Aside?

Depending on the circumstances of your case, there may be a need for you to set up a Medicare Set-Aside. Medicare requires that their future interest is protected, and therefore you may need to set up a Medicare Set-Aside in order to maintain your Medicare coverage. Give us a call and we can let you know what steps you may need to take to protect your benefits.

Is my case too small for someone to help me?

We have worked with claimants ranging in settlements from as small as $5,000 to amounts that are significantly higher. Never hesitate to call us with any questions you may have about your case.