Dividing marital assets?We realize that divorce is never easy. There are numerous decisions to worry about, including what to do with the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives regarding real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is the division of assets, it needs a well-supported, professional document that is defensible to a judge. Metropolitan Real Estate Appraisal Service, Inc. guarantees the very best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Handling the particular needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in MD as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney representing a client in a divorce, your case's research often necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're comfortable with the methods and what is vital to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we keep in mind that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |