Divorce & marital property
Independent valuations to help inform property division, buyout discussions, mediation and litigation.
EXPLORE SERVICE →Independent residential and commercial real estate appraisals for attorneys, law firms, fiduciaries, and legal matters. Establish the right effective date, define the scope, and get a supported valuation opinion for the purpose at hand.
REQUEST A LEGAL APPRAISAL QUOTE →Settlement · Mediation · Probate · Litigation-related assignments · Retrospective values
A marital home, inherited property, investment building or commercial parcel can represent a significant asset. The question is not only what the property is worth—but which property interest, effective date, intended use and users apply.
Independent valuations to help inform property division, buyout discussions, mediation and litigation.
EXPLORE SERVICE →Current or retrospective market-value opinions for estate administration, distributions, filings and disputes.
EXPLORE SERVICE →Real estate valuations for counsel to evaluate in connection with bankruptcy or creditor matters.
EXPLORE SERVICE →Market-value evidence to help counsel and property owners evaluate an assessment appeal.
EXPLORE SERVICE →Valuation support for trust administration, planning, asset accounting and related decisions.
EXPLORE SERVICE →Valuations involving commercial real estate, partnerships, ownership interests in property, and other complex matters.
EXPLORE SERVICE →An appraisal prepared for a legal matter should be tailored to the specific appraisal problem. Two clients may own comparable homes yet require different effective dates, scopes, assumptions and reporting detail.
We begin by clarifying the value question, the client and intended users, any attorney or court requirements and whether a retrospective valuation is needed. This can prevent avoidable confusion later.
Important: An appraisal provides an independent opinion of value. It does not decide ownership, equitable distribution, admissibility or the legal outcome of a case.
Property and market research relevant to St. Louis, Kansas City and surrounding Missouri markets, as assignment location and qualifications permit.
Our conclusions must follow the evidence. They cannot be adjusted to favor the party who retained us or achieve a proposed settlement number.
We discuss property type, effective date, intended use, reporting requirements, fees and availability before an assignment is accepted.
Confidentiality and distribution of appraisal information are governed by the engagement and applicable professional obligations. We do not guarantee expert-witness availability or courtroom acceptance.
Share property information, assignment purpose, intended users, effective date and any filing or hearing deadlines.
We evaluate property complexity, access, qualifications, reporting needs and scheduling before confirming the engagement.
We complete the accepted appraisal and deliver it to the client or authorized recipients in accordance with the agreed terms.
Possibly, if the engagement is structured appropriately. The client, intended users, use, distribution permissions and confidentiality obligations must be established. Paying for a report does not automatically authorize disclosure to all parties.
Potentially. Retrospective assignments can develop an opinion as of a past effective date where sufficient relevant evidence exists. Counsel should specify the date and purpose when requesting a quote.
An appraisal may provide valuation evidence, but admissibility and weight are determined by the court. Inform us before engagement if testimony, deposition, exhibits or a particular report format may be required.
Potential testimony, deposition or consulting services must be evaluated and separately agreed before engagement. Availability and acceptance are not automatic.
No. A credible appraisal must result from independent analysis of relevant property and market evidence, not a requested outcome or contingent fee.
Provide property address and type, legal purpose, intended use and intended users, relevant effective date, inspection access, requested report date, and known court or attorney requirements.
Commercial and specialized assignments are considered individually based on scope, qualifications, geography, property complexity, data availability and scheduling.
Appraisers have confidentiality duties under applicable professional standards. The engagement should identify the client and authorized recipients. Counsel should discuss any case-specific confidentiality or protective-order requirements before sharing sensitive materials.
Send the property address, purpose, effective date and your requirements. TVA will review the proposed assignment and discuss the appropriate scope, fee and availability.
REQUEST AN APPRAISAL QUOTE →Submitting an inquiry does not constitute acceptance of an assignment. Court testimony and additional consulting require advance discussion.