Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when discussing real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, 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 related to a divorce or other separation of assets. When the reason for an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it should include a well-established, authoritative value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. Baker Appraisal Services pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We understand how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. LA attorneys and accountants rely on our analysis when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We create appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer working with a divorce, your case's research frequently requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We're accustomed to the processes and requirements mandatory to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |