Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when it comes to the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us Upward Appraisals, LLC is at your service if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. A divorce appraisal requires a well-supported, expert document that is defensible to a judge. Upward Appraisals, LLC guarantees the very best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. AR attorneys and accountants rely on our values when determining real property values 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 accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's research regularly requires an appraisal to ascertain 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 it takes to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |