Splitting up assets?We realize that divorce is never easy. There are countless issues that have to be settled, including the fate of the home. There are generally two options when discussing 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 shared real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division requires a well-supported, authoritative document that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Barton M. Simpson Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the sensitive needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. MD attorneys and accountants rely on our analysis when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and can readily handle your needs. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts regularly requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're comfortable with the methods and what it entails to do a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we remain conscious of the fact that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |