Dividing marital assets?Settling a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two choices when discussing the shared residence - it can be sold and the proceeds divvied up, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us Samish Appraisals can help if you need an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes should include a well-supported, expert report that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from Samish Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Handling the special conditions of a divorce situation is familiar territory for us. Attorneys in WA as well as accountants rely on our analysis when determining 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 can readily handle your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For legal professionals working with a divorce, your case's material facts typically requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date may not be the same as the date you purchased the appraisal. We're experienced with the procedures and what it entails to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion that matches the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) dictates confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |