Anabelle Smith, Author at Arcadia Settlements Group

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Integrated Financial Settlements and Arcadia Settlements Group Relocate Corporate Headquarters to Austin, Texas

Austin, TX — February 2, 2026 — Integrated Financial Settlements, Inc. (“IFS”), together with its wholly owned subsidiary, Arcadia Settlements Group (“Arcadia”), today announced the relocation of their corporate headquarters to Austin from Denver. The move reflects the firms’ continued growth, long-term strategic planning, and commitment to operating in a business-friendly, innovation-driven environment. The

Taxable Settlements: Strategies to Reduce Tax Burden and Maximize Recovery

When negotiating a taxable settlement, it’s crucial to consider the tax implications of the damages awarded. A fully taxable settlement significantly reduces the claimant’s net recovery compared to settlements that are tax-deferred, partially taxable, or tax-exempt.

Integrated Financial Settlements Once Again Achieves SOC 2, SOC 3, and HIPAA HITECH Type 2 Attestations: Strengthening Trust and Security

Integrated Financial Settlements Reaffirms Commitment to Data Security with Renewed Attestations

ABLE Accounts: A Valuable Tool for Settlement Planning

Consultants are often called into cases that involve a person who has become disabled because of their illness or injury.

Where to Invest Settlement Proceeds

When an attorney is contemplating a settlement for their client, one of the most critical aspects of the settlement is economic sufficiency, particularly in catastrophic and wrongful death cases.

Adding Security to Social Security with Structured Settlements

Depending on what report you read, the Social Security Trust Fund (the "Fund") is fine and expected to pay full benefits until 2096, bolstered by improved economics in the Fund and a reduced number of applicants.

South Carolina SSPA

As settlement consultants we often deal with income tested benefits, most often Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Protection Against Dissipation Risk

We often read about lottery winners who win a gigantic sum of money and lose it all, such as the recently updated article by Business Insider and last year’s New York Post article.

Don’t Forget the SNAP: Public Benefits & Settlements

As settlement consultants we often deal with income tested benefits, most often Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Minors’ Settlements – Update in Tennessee

This year Tennessee amended its law governing minors’ settlements (Tenn. Code Ann. § 29-34-105) to waive court approval.