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The Duration of Qualified Settlement Funds Under §1.468B-1

A Qualified Settlement Fund (QSF) provides an empowering and secure way for parties in a litigation settlement (or nonlitigation dispute settlement) to manage the settlement funds.

PUBLISHED 05/31/2023

The Formation of Qualified Settlement Funds as Trusts According to §1.468B-1

Qualified Settlement Funds (QSFs) offer a practical solution for parties involved in litigation (and non-litigation disputes) to fulfill monetary settlements.

PUBLISHED 05/23/2023

Firmwide Qualified Settlement Funds – What Can Go Wrong? (Part 2 of 2)

What could be the potential consequences upon disqualification of an FWQSF as a Qualified Settlement Fund (“QSF”).

PUBLISHED 05/18/2023

Firmwide Qualified Settlement Funds – What Can Go Wrong? (Part 1 of 2)

We asked one of the leading AI-empowered legal research tools to analyze the use of Firmwide Qualified Settlement Funds, also known as Master Qualified Settlement Funds.

PUBLISHED 05/16/2023

Must a Court Approve a Qualified Settlement Fund?

While a QSF must be approved by a governmental authority, as defined by the regulations, a court does not need to be involved.

PUBLISHED 05/12/2023

Misconceptions Regarding Qualified Settlement Funds

A Qualified Settlement Fund (QSF) is a legal and financial vehicle for managing settlement funds in certain legal cases.

PUBLISHED 05/09/2023

Does a Qualified Settlement Fund Claimant Have a Right to Access the Trust Document?

In general, a Claimant (a.k.a. beneficiary) of a Qualified Settlement Fund (QSF) trust has a right to certain details about the QSF, which may include seeing the related trust documents.

PUBLISHED 05/04/2023

Navigating the Complexities of Qualified Settlement Funds: Tips for Implementation as a Statutory Trust

As someone who has worked in the settlement and tax industry for numerous years, I have seen the various complexities of settling cases.

PUBLISHED 05/02/2023

Maximizing Settlement Benefits: The Power of Qualified Settlement Funds for Litigators

As a litigator, one of the most critical aspects of your responsibilities is ensuring that your clients receive the maximum and most flexible settlement benefits possible.

PUBLISHED 04/21/2023

Maximize Your Settlement Benefits With a Qualified Settlement Fund Under Irc Section 1.468B-1

As someone who may receive a pending settlement or judgment in a lawsuit, you may wonder how to manage best and maximize your funds.

PUBLISHED 04/17/2023

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