Splitting up assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to common real estate - it can be put on the market 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 Hillman Appraisal Services can help if you need an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is the division of assets, it requires a well-supported, professional value conclusion that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Hillman Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Working through the particular challenges of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. Attorneys in MO as well as accountants depend on our opinions when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For attorneys working with a divorce, your case's evidence regularly needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We are familiar with the techniques and what it entails to complete a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do we understand that they require prudence delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |