Splitting up marital assets?We understand that divorce is never easy. There are numerous choices to worry about, including what happens to the house. There are generally two alternatives regarding the shared residence - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the shared real estate.An appraisal for the purpose of asset division must have a well-established, professional value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. M & B Appraisals, LLC guarantees the very best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Taking into account the sensitive needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us.
Missouri attorneys and accountants rely on our values when figuring out what real estate is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney working with a divorce, your case's material facts customarily require an appraisal to establish market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're comfortable with the procedures and requirements requisite to perform a retrospective appraisal that has an effective date and Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand 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. |