When involved in a divorce, choose Lum & Associates to provide a true value of real estate to be divided.We understand that divorce is a painful process. There are countless issues to worry about, including what's going to happen to the home. There are generally two choices when it comes to real estate - it can be sold and the proceeds divided, or one party can "buy out" the other. In either case, one or both parties would be wise to commission an appraisal of the mutual real estate. Contact us if your needs include an appraisal related to a divorce or other separation of assets. An appraisal for the purpose of assent division should include a well-established, expert report that can be supported to a judge. Lum & Associates pledges to give you an exceptional level of service with professional courtesy and top notch analysis. Taking into account the particular needs of a divorce situation is not a problem for us. Attorneys in HI as well as accountants rely on our appraisals when ascertaining real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes depending on a value opinion. We have a lot 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 documents that fulfill the requirements of the courts and various agencies. As an attorney working with a divorce, your case's evidence typically needs an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential real estate involved. Many times the divorce date can be different from the date you requested the appraisal. We're comfortable with the techniques and requirements fundamental to do a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value estimate that matches the date of divorce. We handle a reasonable number of divorce appraisals (unfortunately) and we understand that they need to be handled delicately. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) means the highest amount of confidentiality, ensuring the utmost discretion. |