Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives regarding common real estate - it can be put up for sale 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 residence. Contact us John C. Burnett can help if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes needs a well-supported, authoritative report that will hold up in court. John C. Burnett pledges to give you the very best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Working through the sensitive needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us. DC attorneys and accountants rely on our opinions when calculating 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 can readily handle your needs. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals working with a divorce, your case's evidence often requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're comfortable with the procedures and all that it means to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we handle we remain conscious of the fact that they require prudence with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |