Dividing assets?Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two alternatives when discussing real estate - it can be put up for sale 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 commission an appraisal of the shared real estate. Contact us Bleau Appraisals can assist if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes must have a well-established, professional document that is defensible in court. When you order an appraisal from Bleau Appraisals, you are assured the best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. Through experience and education, we've learned how to care for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in WA and accountants depend on our analysis when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is material. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and can readily handle your needs. We create appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts often necessitates an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A great deal of the time the divorce date may not be the same as the date you ordered the appraisal. We're versed in the procedures and all that it takes to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number of divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |