Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing real estate - it can be put on the market 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 residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division should include a well-supported, authoritative value conclusion that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Steele Valuation Service, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the special needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in KS as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone 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 evidence often requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the methods and what it entails to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We handle lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. 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. |