An attorney fee structure may allow eligible contingent fees to be received through scheduled payments rather than as a single lump sum. The arrangement must be established before the settlement is finalized. Tax treatment depends on the specific facts, governing law, and documentation, so attorneys should consult their own tax and legal advisors.
A fee structure can create a scheduled stream of future payments that may help align income with recurring business expenses, education costs, retirement planning, or other anticipated needs. Available payment designs and ownership options depend on the selected product and case documentation.
Attorney fee structures may support cash-flow, tax, financial, and estate planning when they are properly established. An attorney may be able to structure all or part of an eligible fee even when the client does not choose a structured settlement. Product features, payment guarantees, index-linked interest potential, fees, limitations, and tax treatment vary. Review the applicable product materials and consult independent tax, legal, and financial advisors.

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