Helping Survivors Make Their Settlement Last

At AFG, we work with survivors and their families across the country to help protect settlement funds, preserve important benefits, and create long-term financial security. Our role is simple: to help you make informed decisions about your future — at your pace, in your way, with the compassion and privacy you deserve.

We understand that every survivor’s story is different. Some survivors are thinking about housing, education, or caring for family members. Others may worry about protecting Medicaid or SSI benefits, avoiding financial exploitation, or making sure their settlement lasts for years to come. Some have never had to make financial decisions of this size before. You do not have to figure it out alone.

SETTLEMENT PLANNING

Settlement planning is not just about investing money. It is about creating a plan that supports your life, your goals, and your long-term well-being. Depending on your situation, we may help you:

• Preserve eligibility for Medicaid, SSI, housing assistance, or other government benefits
• Protect funds through trusts or other planning tools
• Coordinate future counseling, medical care, and supportive services
• Create long-term income and financial stability
• Protect assets from creditors, divorce, or unnecessary financial risk
• Plan for large purchases, housing changes, education, or family support
• Set aside funds so support is still there years into the future

 

For some survivors, trust planning may be especially important. Special Needs Trusts, irrevocable trusts, and other protective planning tools can help preserve benefits while safeguarding settlement proceeds for future needs. Trusts can also provide additional privacy, structure, and long-term protection for you and your loved ones.

We also understand that many survivors prioritize safety, stability, and peace of mind over unnecessary financial risk. That is why we focus on customized strategies designed to protect what you have received while still creating opportunities for long-term financial security.

You Are Not Alone

More survivors than ever are stepping forward and pursuing accountability. Many are left asking questions they never expected to face after a settlement is reached. We work with survivors of many different forms of abuse, including:

• Childhood sexual abuse
• Clergy abuse
• School and university abuse
• Foster care abuse
• Nursing home and elder abuse
• Juvenile detention and institutional abuse
• Medical abuse
• Online and rideshare-related abuse
  

No matter what you have experienced, our purpose remains the same: to help you use the funds you received to create greater stability, protection, healing, and opportunity for the future.

Planning for Minor Survivors and Families

When a survivor is a minor, additional protections are often required by the court. We help families navigate those requirements while developing plans that support the child’s long-term needs and future opportunities.

This may include:

• Settlement options designed to provide dependable future income
• Court-protected accounts
• Specialized minors’ trusts for therapy, education, medical care, and future support
• Long-term planning that balances protection with flexibility as the child grows

Our goal is always to create planning solutions that protect the child without creating unnecessary stress for the family.

Moving Forward With Confidence

Your settlement is more than a number. It is an opportunity to create security, stability, and choices for the future. We are here to help you protect those funds, understand your options, and make decisions that support the life you want to build.

There is no pressure and no cost to start a conversation. When you are ready, we are here to help.

YOUR PRIVACY is important

We believe settlement planning should always be trauma-informed and survivor-centered. There is no script, no pressure, and no timeline you are expected to follow. You decide what to share, when to talk, and how quickly or slowly to move through the process. Conversations with our team are private and handled with care and respect.

Some survivors want to make decisions quickly. Others need time. Either is okay. We are here to help simplify a complicated process so you can focus on healing, rebuilding, and moving forward with confidence.