Dividing marital assets?We know that divorce is never easy. There are countless decisions that have to be finalized, including what happens to the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives regarding the shared residence - it can be put up for sale and the proceeds split, 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 joint real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal related to a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for divorce purposes needs a well-supported, professional report that will hold up in court. When you order an appraisal from Tom Cressotti, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Handling the sensitive needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in MA as well as accountants rely on our opinions when figuring out real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have a great deal of expertise working with everyone involved and We understand their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. As an attorney dealing with a divorce, your case's material facts often needs an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We're accustomed to the techniques and what is vital to perform a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value conclusion matching the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we are hired to do we understand that they require prudence delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, resulting in the utmost discretion. |