Dividing marital assets?Finalizing a divorce involves many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options when discussing real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds split, 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 Bell Appraisal, LLC is at your service if you need an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other division of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division must have a well-established, authoritative value conclusion that will hold up in court. Bell Appraisal, LLC pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with courtesy and the highest quality appraisal. Working through the special challenges of a divorce situation is common territory for us. Attorneys in PA and accountants rely on our opinions when determining what the real property is worth for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is crucial. We have an abundance 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. For legal professionals working with a divorce, your case's research typically requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you purchased the appraisal. We're experienced with the processes and all that it means to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion corresponding to the date of divorce. For each divorce appraisal we perform we keep in mind 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. |