Dividing assets?We know that divorce is a painful process. There are countless decisions looming, including what happens to the house. There are generally two options when it comes to the house - it can be sold and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes requires a well-established, professional value conclusion that can be supported during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Nancy Lima, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Taking into account the special conditions of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us. Attorneys in MA and accountants rely on our analysis when calculating what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For lawyers handling a divorce, your case's material facts typically necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the procedures and what's necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do we remain cognizant of the fact that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |