ValueMyHorse specializes in educating the attorney in case specific horse terminology, developing valuation appraisals, testifying in court, finding critical evidence, analyzing crucial facts and creating relevant witness questions. We provide the legal community with a wide range of analysis, education and support for all equine-related proceedings throughout the United States. ValueMyHorse services clients from any locality and any state needing expertise in the area of sport horses.
ValueMyHorse reviews and assesses all pertinent documents, interrogatories, depositions and expert reports. We investigate and target non-compliance issues with respect to generally accepted appraisal and equine practices with which the attorney may not be familiar. Gathering information that produces credible evidence is not a simple task when it is horse related. Analysis of the evidence is extremely important. We have the knowledge and know how to research and collect data and evidence that is essential to your case. This information is crucial in educating the attorney in the significance of the data. In the event that crucial evidence exists, we’ll find it, analyze it and educate on its significance.
Personal property appraisers are under no obligation to comply with state and federal laws. Compliance is voluntary and that means there is no way for the average person to tell if the horse appraiser is in compliance with the most current rules.ValueMyHorse can review, analyze and determine if another appraisal report is compliant with the current USPAP format. This information is vital to disproving the relevance of an appraisal or proving the incompetence of an expert witness. We are USPAP certified and know what it takes to be compliant with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP). We also know what it takes to comply with the IRS Federal Code of Regulations with respect to being “qualified” appraisers developing a “qualified” appraisal in accordance with IRS Regulations.
A credible expert witness can make the difference between winning and losing. An expert with the relevant knowledge that has the experience and oratory skills to remove doubt from the minds of the jury or judge is an asset to any attorney. We can assist with your case strategy and work with other experts who are tops in their field.
The courts rely on expert opinions to support business valuation and profit motive claims for dissolution of marriage, charitable donations of horses, estate valuation, partnership disputes and IRS related issues. With regard to IRS Hobby Loss Issues, the relevant market, type of horse, highest and best use and fungibility make all the difference between proving your client could have made a profit and having expenses disallowed. ValueMyHorse provides the unique combination of horse-related business valuation skills and real-world experience.
