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The Settlement Planning Tips for Personal Injury Attorneys podcast helps PI lawyers navigate the unique legal and financial issues that arise near the settlement of a PI case.


Each week, join Greg Maxwell, JD, CFP® of Amicus Settlement Planners, as he answers commonly asked questions and shares practical pointers to maximize the client's recovery while minimizing the lawyer's liability.


This attorney-to-attorney podcast discusses government benefits planning, special needs trusts, structured settlement annuities, lien resolution, Medicare Secondary Payer Act compliance, income tax reduction strategies for attorneys, and more!

Settlement Planning Tips for Personal Injury Attorneys Amicus Settlement Planners

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The Settlement Planning Tips for Personal Injury Attorneys podcast helps PI lawyers navigate the unique legal and financial issues that arise near the settlement of a PI case.


Each week, join Greg Maxwell, JD, CFP® of Amicus Settlement Planners, as he answers commonly asked questions and shares practical pointers to maximize the client's recovery while minimizing the lawyer's liability.


This attorney-to-attorney podcast discusses government benefits planning, special needs trusts, structured settlement annuities, lien resolution, Medicare Secondary Payer Act compliance, income tax reduction strategies for attorneys, and more!

    How to Reduce Income Taxes and Build Wealth Using Your Contingent Fees

    How to Reduce Income Taxes and Build Wealth Using Your Contingent Fees

    To schedule a 30-minute call with Greg Maxwell, please visit: https://go.oncehub.com/call-with-greg-maxwell


    In this special episode, attorney Greg Maxwell shares a powerful tax planning strategy that allows plaintiff attorneys to significantly reduce their income taxes by deferring their contingent legal fees.


    Contact Greg Maxwell at (801) 683-7362 or at Maxwell@AmicusPlanners.com if you have any questions about this podcast episode.


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    ⁠— YouTube Content ⁠—


    To view our Settlement Planning Quick Tip series, visit: https://amicus.llc/QuickTip


    You can subscribe to the Amicus Settlement Planners YouTube channel by clicking here: https://amicus.llc/You-Tube


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    Website: https://www.AmicusPlanners.com/


    Email: Contact@AmicusPlanners.com


    Phone: (801) 683-7362


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    ⁠— Blog Content ⁠—


    To read our latest articles and see our latest settlement-related content, visit the Amicus Settlement Planners blog: https://amicus.llc/Articles 

    • 40 min
    How Employment Attorneys Can Dramatically Increase Their Clients After-Tax Net Recovery

    How Employment Attorneys Can Dramatically Increase Their Clients After-Tax Net Recovery

    To schedule a 30-minute call with Greg Maxwell, please visit: https://go.oncehub.com/Greg30MinCall


    In this special episode, attorney Greg Maxwell shares with attorneys a powerful tax planning strategy that can significantly increase their client’s after-tax net recovery while providing them with liability protection and peace of mind.


    Tune in to learn how this strategy can benefit both clients and attorneys in employment and labor law cases.


    Contact Greg Maxwell at (801) 683-7362 or at Maxwell@AmicusPlanners.com if you have any questions about this podcast episode.


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    ⁠— Join the Personal Injury Attorney Facebook Group ⁠—


    Join our Facebook group to connect with attorneys nationwide and learn how to grow, improve, and streamline your practice.


    Click here to join: https://amicus.llc/Attorney-Group


    ⁠— YouTube Content ⁠—


    To view our Settlement Planning Quick Tip series, visit: https://amicus.llc/QuickTip


    You can subscribe to the Amicus Settlement Planners YouTube channel by clicking here: https://amicus.llc/You-Tube


    ⁠— Contact Amicus⁠ —


    Website: https://www.AmicusPlanners.com/


    Email: Contact@AmicusPlanners.com


    Phone: (801) 683-7362


    ⁠— Follow us on Social Media⁠ —


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    ⁠— Blog Content ⁠—


    To read our latest articles and see our latest settlement-related content, visit the Amicus Settlement Planners blog: https://amicus.llc/Articles 

    • 19 min
    Taxable Damages Cases: How Plaintiff Attorneys Can Double (or Triple) Their Client's After-Tax Net Recovery

    Taxable Damages Cases: How Plaintiff Attorneys Can Double (or Triple) Their Client's After-Tax Net Recovery

    To schedule a 30-minute call with Greg Maxwell, please visit: https://go.oncehub.com/Greg30MinCall


    Since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, plaintiffs have been taxed on the full gross recovery in cases not based on personal injury (including the attorney fees). We call this the Plaintiff Double Tax Trap.


    This special episode shares a powerful tax planning strategy that can help clients avoid paying the Plaintiff Double Tax Trap — which can double or triple the client's after-tax net recovery.


    Contact Greg Maxwell at (801) 683-7362 or at Maxwell@AmicusPlanners.com if you have any questions about this podcast episode.


    — Rate & Review the Podcast ⁠—


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    ⁠— Join the Personal Injury Attorney Facebook Group ⁠—


    Join our Facebook group to connect with attorneys nationwide and learn how to grow, improve, and streamline your practice.


    Click here to join: https://amicus.llc/Attorney-Group


    ⁠— YouTube Content ⁠—


    To view our Settlement Planning Quick Tip series, visit: https://amicus.llc/QuickTip


    You can subscribe to the Amicus Settlement Planners YouTube channel by clicking here: https://amicus.llc/You-Tube


    ⁠— Contact Amicus⁠ —


    Website: https://www.AmicusPlanners.com/


    Email: Contact@AmicusPlanners.com


    Phone: (801) 683-7362


    ⁠— Follow us on Social Media⁠ —


    Twitter: https://amicus.llc/Amicus-Twitter


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    YouTube: https://amicus.llc/You-Tube


    LinkedIn: https://amicus.llc/Linked-In


    ⁠— Blog Content ⁠—


    To read our latest articles and see our latest settlement-related content, visit the Amicus Settlement Planners blog: https://amicus.llc/Articles 

    • 41 min
    Options to Protect Your Client's Medicaid / SSI

    Options to Protect Your Client's Medicaid / SSI

    Plaintiff attorneys often ask us what the options are for clients to maintain needs-based government benefits after receiving a settlement.


    In this episode, Greg Maxwell outlines the four main options available to clients on needs-based benefits, discusses the differences between them, and when each of the options may make sense for the client.


    Contact Greg Maxwell at (801) 683-7362 or at Maxwell@AmicusPlanners.com if you have any questions about this podcast episode.


    ⁠— Join the Personal Injury Attorney Facebook Group ⁠—


    Join our Facebook group to connect with attorneys nationwide and learn how to grow, improve, and streamline your practice.


    Click here to join: https://amicus.llc/Attorney-Group 


    ⁠— YouTube Content ⁠—


    To view our Settlement Planning Quick Tip series, visit: https://amicus.llc/QuickTip


    You can subscribe to the Amicus Settlement Planners YouTube channel by clicking here: https://amicus.llc/You-Tube


    ⁠— Contact Amicus⁠ —


    Website: https://www.AmicusPlanners.com/


    Email: Contact@AmicusPlanners.com


    Phone: (801) 683-7362


    ⁠— Follow us on Social Media⁠ —


    Twitter: https://amicus.llc/Amicus-Twitter


    Facebook: https://amicus.llc/FB-Page


    YouTube: https://amicus.llc/You-Tube


    LinkedIn: https://amicus.llc/Linked-In


    ⁠— Blog Content ⁠—


    To read our latest articles and see our latest settlement-related content, visit the Amicus Settlement Planners blog: https://amicus.llc/Articles 

    • 4 min
    How to Establish a Structured Settlement Annuity For Your Client

    How to Establish a Structured Settlement Annuity For Your Client

    A structured settlement annuity can be an excellent option for a client receiving a settlement from a personal injury.


    In this episode, Greg Maxwell outlines the process of establishing a structured settlement annuity for a settling client.


    Contact Greg Maxwell at (801) 683-7362 or at Maxwell@AmicusPlanners.com if you have any questions about this podcast episode.


    ⁠— Join the Personal Injury Attorney Facebook Group ⁠—


    Join our Facebook group to connect with attorneys nationwide and learn how to grow, improve, and streamline your practice.


    Click here to join: https://amicus.llc/Attorney-Group 


    ⁠— YouTube Content ⁠—


    To view our Settlement Planning Quick Tip series, visit: https://amicus.llc/QuickTip


    You can subscribe to the Amicus Settlement Planners YouTube channel by clicking here: https://amicus.llc/You-Tube


    ⁠— Contact Amicus⁠ —


    Website: https://www.AmicusPlanners.com/


    Email: Contact@AmicusPlanners.com


    Phone: (801) 683-7362


    ⁠— Follow us on Social Media⁠ —


    Twitter: https://amicus.llc/Amicus-Twitter


    Facebook: https://amicus.llc/FB-Page


    YouTube: https://amicus.llc/You-Tube


    LinkedIn: https://amicus.llc/Linked-In


    ⁠— Blog Content ⁠—


    To read our latest articles and see our latest settlement-related content, visit the Amicus Settlement Planners blog: https://amicus.llc/Articles 

    • 2 min
    How to Help a Past Client Get the Best Deal if They Want to Sell Their Annuity

    How to Help a Past Client Get the Best Deal if They Want to Sell Their Annuity

    If a past client finds themselves in a situation where they may need/want immediate access to cash, it's not uncommon for them to be tempted by predatory factoring companies. (Think of the commercials with the singing, dancing Vikings...)


    In this episode, Greg Maxwell discusses how attorneys can help a client who has decided to sell their future annuity payment get the best possible deal.


    Contact Greg Maxwell at (801) 683-7362 or at Maxwell@AmicusPlanners.com if you have any questions about this podcast episode.


    ⁠— Join the Personal Injury Attorney Facebook Group ⁠—


    Join our Facebook group to connect with attorneys nationwide and learn how to grow, improve, and streamline your practice.


    Click here to join: https://amicus.llc/Attorney-Group 


    ⁠— YouTube Content ⁠—


    To view our Settlement Planning Quick Tip series, visit: https://amicus.llc/QuickTip


    You can subscribe to the Amicus Settlement Planners YouTube channel by clicking here: https://amicus.llc/You-Tube


    ⁠— Contact Amicus⁠ —


    Website: https://www.AmicusPlanners.com/


    Email: Contact@AmicusPlanners.com


    Phone: (801) 683-7362


    ⁠— Follow us on Social Media⁠ —


    Twitter: https://amicus.llc/Amicus-Twitter


    Facebook: https://amicus.llc/FB-Page


    YouTube: https://amicus.llc/You-Tube


    LinkedIn: https://amicus.llc/Linked-In


    ⁠— Blog Content ⁠—


    To read our latest articles and see our latest settlement-related content, visit the Amicus Settlement Planners blog: https://amicus.llc/Articles 

    • 3 min

Customer Reviews

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5 Ratings

clark736 ,

Very concise and informative

Having now listened to Greg on multiple podcasts, I wanted to write a quick review to say that I’ve learned valuable new information on each episode. Each one is clear, concise, and practical. I’d highly recommend them to anyone wanting to learn more about settlement planning.

LandCareLC ,

President

Concise and to the point. Some good information contained in a few short minutes, which matches my timeframe and allows me to listen on the go.

cv4750 ,

Settlement planning tips for personal attorneys

Greg Maxwell does a nice job of concisely getting to the point. He has a nice demeanor. Helpful podcast.

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