Splitting up marital assets?We realize that divorce is a painful process. There are many issues to worry about, including what to do with the home. There are generally two choices when discussing common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division requires a well-supported, professional report that will hold up to a judge. When you order an appraisal from Lotz & Associates, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the sensitive challenges of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. MO attorneys as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts often requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you ordered the appraisal. We're experienced with the processes and all that it entails to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we understand that they require prudence delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |