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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
Following a transfer of structured settlement payment rights under this subchapter:
(1) the structured settlement obligor and the annuity issuer shall, as to all parties except the transferee, be discharged and released from any and all liability for the transferred payments;
(2) the transferee shall be liable to the structured settlement obligor and the annuity issuer:
(A) if the transfer contravenes the terms of the structured settlement for any taxes incurred by such parties as a consequence of the transfer; and
(B) for any other liabilities or costs, including reasonable costs and attorney's fees, arising from compliance by such parties with the order of the court or arising as a consequence of the transferee's failure to comply with this subchapter;
(3) neither the annuity issuer nor the structured settlement obligor may be required to divide any periodic payment between the payee and any transferee or assignee or between two or more transferees or assignees; and
(4) any further transfer of structured settlement payment rights by the payee may be made only after compliance with all of the requirements of this subchapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 9. Commerce and Trade, § 2480ee. Effects of transfer of structured settlement payment rights - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-9-commerce-and-trade/vt-st-tit-9-sect-2480ee/
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