Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when it comes to the house - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division needs a well-supported, expert report that will hold up during a trial. 1973 guarantees the very best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. MD attorneys and accountants depend on our opinions when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals working with a divorce, your case's research typically necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're versed in the procedures and what is essential to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we keep in mind that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |