Splitting up assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives regarding real estate - 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 order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Michael Cerrato can assist if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is the division of assets, it needs a well-established, professional document that can be supported to a judge. Michael Cerrato guarantees the very best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. We also know how to care for the prickly needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in AR as well as accountants rely on our analysis when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. We have a lot of expertise working with everyone involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a legal professional dealing with a divorce, your case's evidence typically necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the techniques and what is vital to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |