Splitting up assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives regarding common real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, professional value conclusion that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Belinda S. Shouse SRA Brandis, Inc., you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the special needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. KY attorneys and accountants depend on our appraisals when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts frequently necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date may not be the same as the date you ordered the appraisal. We're comfortable with the methods and what it takes to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we keep in mind that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |