Splitting up assets?We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are numerous issues that have to be resolved, including what happens to the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives when it comes to common real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, 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 William M. Massie can help if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division should include a well-supported, expert document that is defensible to a judge. When you order an appraisal from William M. Massie, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the particular challenges of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. PA attorneys as well as accountants depend on our opinions when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys handling a divorce, your case's evidence typically necessitates an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the processes and the effort requisite to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |