Dividing assets?We realize that divorce is never easy. There are countless decisions that have to be finalized, including the status of the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives regarding real estate - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to get an appraisal of the shared real estate. Contact us Benedicktus, Meister & Associates, Inc. is at your service if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division requires a well-established, expert report that will hold up to a judge. Benedicktus, Meister & Associates, Inc. pledges to give you the very best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the special challenges of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. HI attorneys and accountants rely on our values when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is relevant. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We provide appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers handling a divorce, your case's evidence frequently needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date may not be the same as the date you requested the appraisal. We're comfortable with the processes and what is imperative to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do we understand that they need to be handled with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |