Splitting up assets?We know that divorce can be very difficult. There are numerous decisions to worry about, including what's going to happen to the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives regarding common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division requires a well-supported, professional value conclusion that is defensible during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Downie Valuation Services, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We also know how to handle the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in CA and accountants depend on our values when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For attorneys representing a client in a divorce, your case's evidence frequently requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you ordered the appraisal. We're comfortable with the procedures and the effort necessary to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |