Splitting up assets?Settling a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when discussing 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 would be wise to commission an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division needs a well-supported, expert value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. Buxton Appraisals guarantees an exceptional level of service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Handling the special conditions of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us. KS attorneys and accountants depend on our values when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. 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 reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney dealing with a divorce, your case's research often needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're accustomed to the processes and what's necessary to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We handle lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |