If you are handling a divorce, choose Michael Shank to provide a true value of real estate to be divided.Divorce settlements involve many decisions, including "Who gets the house". There are generally two options regarding the house - it can be sold 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 get an appraisal of the residence. Contact us if you require an appraisal for the purposes of a divorce or other allocation of assets. When the purpose of an appraisal is a couple splitting up, it must have a well-established, expert document that can be supported in court. When you order an appraisal from Michael Shank, you are assured the best in service with courtesy and top notch analysis. Through experience and education, we've learned how to care for the prickly needs of a divorce situation. Attorneys in WA and accountants rely on our analysis when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes where it is important. We have a great deal of expertise dealing with all the parties involved and are ready to assist with your needs. We provide appraisal reports that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. For lawyers handling a divorce, your case's evidence typically requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Often the divorce date can be different from the date you ordered the appraisal. We're versed in the methods and what is vital to complete a retroactive appraisal that has an effective date and Fair Market Value opinion that matches the date of divorce. We work on many divorce appraisals and we understand that they require prudence with the utmost care. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) compels us to keep the highest degree of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |