Publisher's Synopsis
<p> Most states across the country have some form of equitable distribution of <b> assets</b> upon <b>divorce</b>. There are three basic steps in any property distribution scheme: identification, <b>valuation</b> and distribution of those assets. <b><i>Valuation Strategies in Divorce, Compiled Fourth Edition</i></b> covers virtually all <b>valuation</b> issues that arise in a <b>divorce </b> case. </p> <p> This essential resource addresses <b>valuation</b> methodologies and techniques for all <b>assets</b> in a <b>divorce</b> case, including such unusual assets as lottery winnings, frequent flyer mileage, and professional licenses and degrees. It also addresses <b>valuation</b> strategies, including sample direct and cross-examination questions of an expert, <b>valuation</b> checklists, sample appraisal reports and a mock trial transcript. </p> <p> <b><i>Valuation Strategies in Divorce, Compiled Fourth Edition: </i></b> </p> <ul> <li> Helps attorney assure that non-monetary assets at issue in a <b>divorce</b> proceeding are neither under-appraised nor over-appraised. </li> <li> Ensures that client’s assets are appraised at fair market value. </li> <li> Provides strategies for <b>valuation</b> of specific types of marital assets, such as businesses, art collections, jewelry, luxury goods, homes, vehicles, real estate, and retirement account </li> </ul> <p> Almost every chapter includes forms, samples, and other practice aids such as: </p> <ul> <li> Form interrogatories, QDROs, and a real estate appraisal form </li> <li> Form pleadings to obtain discovery in foreign countries </li> <li> Sample Document Request for all types of<b> assets</b> in a <b>divorce</b> case </li> <li> Checklists of documents needed to appraise various types of assets </li> <li> Sample authorization for the release of pension documents </li> <li> Sample direct and cross-examination questions </li> <li> Charts of reported cases indicating the range of minority, marketability, and key-man discounts for businesses and real estate </li> <li> Directories of the names and addresses of journals, trade associations, and other sources of worthwhile information for the <b>valuation</b> of particular assets </li> <li> Bibliographies of important empirical studies on <b>valuation</b> issues </li> <li> The actual texts of important IRS revenue rulings for business <b>valuation</b> and minority discounts. </li> </ul> <p> As a <b>valuation </b>resource, <b><i>Valuation Strategies in Divorce, Fourth Edition </i></b>is an invaluable guide to anyone practicing <b>matrimonial law.</b> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>
