![]() Splitting up assets?We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are countless choices to worry about, including what to do with the shared residence. There are generally two choices when discussing common real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-supported, expert report that can be supported to a judge. Astute Appraisals, Inc. guarantees an exceptional level of service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Taking into account the sensitive needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. MD attorneys and accountants rely on our appraisals when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney dealing with a divorce, your case's research regularly needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and what is elementary to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we remain conscious of the fact that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |