Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options regarding the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would find it in their best interest to commission an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Legner Appraisals can help if you need an appraisal related to a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes needs a well-supported, expert value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. Legner Appraisals pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Through experience and education, we've learned how to handle the sensitive needs of a divorce situation. SD attorneys as well as accountants rely on our opinions when ascertaining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have an abundance of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We submit appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers handling a divorce, your case's evidence typically necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're accustomed to the processes and what it entails to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform 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. |