The preceding article talks about a judge and his findings for best interests and the initial protection acts that were established. As a structured settlement lawyer that was involved in the “lock box” days, I understood the need for legislation. Today I work mostly on the side of the seller as an Independent Professional Advisor, where my primary purpose I believe is to protect the best interest of the seller. First thing I look at is the Fair Market Appraisal of the payments being sold, since I know in California that is one of the first things the judges will […]