Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to the shared residence - it can be put up for sale 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. A divorce appraisal must have a well-established, expert document that will hold up in court. Dean & Associates pledges to give you the very best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to care for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. MO attorneys and accountants rely on our values when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We submit appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For legal professionals working with a divorce, your case's evidence typically needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We are familiar with the methods and the effort fundamental to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |