Splitting up marital assets?Settling a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when it comes to the shared residence - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the mutual real estate. Contact us Legacy Appraisal Services can assist if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it requires a well-supported, expert document that will hold up during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Legacy Appraisal Services, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We understand how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. MI attorneys and accountants rely on our opinions when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and can readily handle your needs. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals handling a divorce, your case's evidence frequently necessitates 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 versed in the techniques and what it means to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We perform many divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with total professionalism. 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. |