Splitting up marital assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when it comes to common 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 find it in their best interest to order an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is the division of assets, it requires a well-supported, expert value conclusion that is defensible to a judge. Crown Appraisal Services pledges to give you the very best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Taking into account the particular conditions of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in OR and accountants rely on our analysis when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is in question. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a lawyer working with a divorce, your case's material facts 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 requested the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and what is imperative to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled with total professionalism. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |