![]() Working on a divorce? Ellison Appraisals Associates has the expertise for these matters.Settling a divorce involves many decisions, including who keeps the house. There are generally two alternatives when discussing common real estate - it can be put on the market and the proceeds split, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties should order an appraisal of the residence.An appraisal for the purpose of asset division requires a well-supported, expert value conclusion that can be supported in court. Ellison Appraisals Associates guarantees the very best in service with professional courtesy and well-supported conclusions. We understand how to provide for the prickly needs of a divorce situation.
Vermont attorneys and accountants depend on our values when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value opinion. We have an abundance 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. As an attorney working with a divorce, your case's research often requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. A lot of the time the divorce date differs from the date you requested the appraisal. We are familiar with the processes and what is essential to develop a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate matching the date of divorce. We perform a reasonable number 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 binds us with confidentiality, guaranteeing you the utmost discretion. |