Dividing marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds divided, 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 Keen's Appraisal Service can assist if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division must have a well-supported, authoritative document that is defensible in court. Keen's Appraisal Service pledges to give you the very best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We also know how to provide for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in FL and accountants depend on our values when determining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We create appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a lawyer handling a divorce, your case's research regularly needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're accustomed to the processes and the effort fundamental to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. We work on a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |