Dividing marital assets?We know that divorce is never easy. There are many choices that have to be resolved, including the status of the home. There are generally two alternatives regarding real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division needs a well-supported, authoritative value conclusion that will hold up to a judge. Zerkel Appraisals pledges to give you the very best in service with courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Through experience and education, we've learned how to provide for the prickly needs of a divorce situation. MO attorneys and accountants rely on our opinions when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney dealing with a divorce, your case's research often needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're experienced with the processes and what it entails to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We perform lots of divorce appraisals and 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. |