1
Eliminate Manual Check Handling from Your Workflow
Best Practice:
Modern firms do not rely on physical check exchanges, mailing delays, or in-person coordination to move settlement funds.
Why it matters:
Manual handling slows disbursement, increases staff workload, and introduces unnecessary friction into the client experience.
With 
:
Digitally endorse and process settlement checks remotely, removing the need for physical handling at every stage.
2
Standardize Settlement Disbursement Across Every File
Best Practice:
Top firms apply a consistent, repeatable process to every settlement regardless of complexity.
Why it matters:
Inconsistent workflows lead to delays, missed steps, and increased administrative oversight.
With :
Create a uniform process for all claim payments, ensuring predictability and operational efficiency across your caseload.
3
Maintain Control Over the Entire Payment Lifecycle
Best Practice:
The law firm should maintain visibility and control from check issuance through final disbursement.
Why it matters:
Delegating responsibility to clients or third parties can result in delays, miscommunication, and payment risk.
With :
Track and manage the progress of settlement checks, including mortgage company involvement, without relying on manual follow-up.
4
Integrate Fee Collection into the Payment Flow
Best Practice:
Attorney fees should be structured into the disbursement process, not collected after funds are released.
Why it matters:
Post-settlement fee collection creates delays, additional administrative effort, and potential collection risk.
With :
Ensure fees are accounted for as part of the check workflow through digital endorsement and payment direction.
5
Reduce Reliance on Trust Account Administration Where Appropriate
Best Practice:
Evaluate workflows that minimize unnecessary handling of client funds while maintaining proper oversight.
Why it matters:
Managing trust accounts introduces administrative complexity, reconciliation requirements, and operational overhead.
With :
Facilitate structured payment flows that can reduce the need for certain trust account interactions while maintaining transparency and control.
6
Digitally Allocate Funds to All Stakeholders at Once
Best Practice:
Disburse funds to all relevant parties in a single, coordinated process.
Why it matters:
Sequential payments increase delays, create dependencies, and elevate the risk of disputes.
With :
Split a single settlement check across attorneys, clients, contractors, and other stakeholders efficiently within one workflow.
7
Incorporate Contractors and Third Parties into the Payment Process
Best Practice:
Ensure all repair partners and vendors are integrated into the disbursement structure from the outset.
Why it matters:
Disconnected payment processes slow project completion and create unnecessary coordination challenges.
With :
Add payees directly to the check and route funds accordingly, keeping the claim resolution process moving forward.
8
Maintain Visibility into Mortgage Company Endorsements
Best Practice:
Settlement funds involving mortgage companies should be actively monitored, not passively managed.
Why it matters:
Lack of visibility leads to repeated follow-ups, extended timelines, and client frustration.
With :
Gain insight into the status of mortgage company processing without requiring continuous outreach.
9
Reduce Administrative Burden on Legal Staff
Best Practice:
Your team should focus on legal work…not tracking checks, coordinating signatures, or managing payment logistics.
Why it matters:
Administrative tasks consume valuable staff time and limit your firm’s ability to scale efficiently.
With :
Automate and streamline payment workflows, reducing the need for paralegal and administrative intervention.
10
Deliver a More Efficient Client Experience
Best Practice:
Clients should experience a clear, timely, and professional settlement process.
Why it matters:
Delays and confusion during disbursement can negatively impact client satisfaction even after a successful claim outcome.
With :
Provide a streamlined, transparent payment experience from settlement to final distribution.
The Bottom Line
The most effective first-party property firms don’t just win claims, they manage settlement execution with precision.
iink enables law firms to standardize, control, and streamline the entire claim payment ecosystem - reducing friction, accelerating disbursement, and improving operational efficiency.