Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including who keeps the house. There are generally two options regarding the shared residence - 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 find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the residence.A divorce appraisal requires a well-supported, professional report that will hold up during a trial. G. Kutz Appraisals guarantees an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Taking into account the special needs of a divorce situation is somewhat matter-of-fact for us.
Pennsylvania attorneys as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. We understand their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As a legal professional dealing with a divorce, your case's evidence often necessitates an appraisal to establish market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're experienced with the processes and requirements necessary to complete a retrospective appraisal that has an effective date and Market Value estimate corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we take on, we keep in mind 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. |