If you are working through a divorce, choose Karen Mann & Associates - Appraisal and Expert Witness Services to provide an accurate value of residence to be divided.We understand that divorce is never easy. There are countless decisions to worry about, including the fate of the shared residence. There are generally two alternatives regarding common 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 be wise to order an appraisal of the common real estate. Contact us if you require an appraisal dealing with a divorce or other allocation of assets. A divorce appraisal needs a well-established, authoritative value conclusion that is defensible during a trial. Karen Mann & Associates - Appraisal and Expert Witness Services guarantees the very best in service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. We also know how to care for the delicate needs of a divorce situation. CA attorneys and accountants depend on our analysis when figuring out what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are standing by to assist your needs. We submit appraisal documents for courts or various agencies that meet or exceed their requirements. For attorneys handling a divorce, your case's evidence often needs an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're versed in the techniques and what it takes to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We handle lots of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) contains an ethics provision which means the highest amount of confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |