What happens to a structured settlement if I die before all payments are made?

What happens to a structured settlement if I die before all payments are made?

This depends on how the structured settlement was negotiated. Options include a ‘life only’ structure (payments stop at death), a ‘period certain’ structure (a guaranteed number of payments made to heirs even if you die early), or a ‘life and period certain’ combination. James R. Haug and the team at Haug Barron Law Group always negotiate guaranteed periods on structured payments to protect your family’s interests.