Dividing marital assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options regarding the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the mutual real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it must have a well-established, authoritative value conclusion that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Biagi Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Through experience and education, we've learned how to provide for the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. WA attorneys and accountants depend on our values when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal documents that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers working with a divorce, your case's evidence frequently necessitates an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and all that it means to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |