Splitting up assets?We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are countless choices that have to be settled, including the status of the home. There are generally two choices 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 residence. Contact us Louis Shepherd, MBA can help if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, authoritative document that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Louis Shepherd, MBA, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We also know how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. FL attorneys and accountants depend on our appraisals when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals working with a divorce, your case's research regularly necessitates an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're comfortable with the procedures and all that it takes to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |