Dividing marital assets?Settling a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when it comes to common real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other separation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is the division of assets, it requires a well-supported, professional value conclusion that can be supported to a judge. When you order an appraisal from KR Wentz Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Taking into account the special needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. OR attorneys and accountants depend on our opinions when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We create appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer representing a client in a divorce, your case's material facts often necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're accustomed to the processes and what's requisite to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. We handle lots of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |