![]() Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives 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 be wise to get an appraisal of the joint real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. When the intended use of an appraisal is a divorce settlement, it needs a well-supported, authoritative report that can be supported during a trial. When you order an appraisal from Monsanto & Associates LLC, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. We understand how to provide for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in MO and accountants depend on our analysis when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a lot of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As a lawyer representing a client in a divorce, your case's evidence often necessitates an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date differs from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and requirements mandatory to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion matching the date of divorce. We work on lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |