Independent
Business Valuations
Built for Scrutiny
Prepared court-defensible valuation reports for divorce,
estate planning, family law, litigation and probate
matters involving closely held businesses.
We empower business owners, buyers, and
investors with valuation clarity, growth strategy,
and exit execution — beyond litigation alone.
INDEPENDENT VALUATION EXPERTS
Business Valuations
Built for Scrutiny
Independent, court-defensible valuations for divorce, probate, estate planning, and family law matters involving closely held businesses.
Confidential • Independent • Litigation-Focused
We empower business owners, buyers, and investors with valuation clarity, growth strategy, and exit execution — beyond litigation alone.
OUR DEFENSIBILITY STANDARD
Credibility Under Scrutiny.
In contested matters involving closely held businesses, valuation analysis becomes financial testimony.
The standard is defensibility.
BizVal Partners delivers independent valuation opinions structured to withstand methodological challenge, cross-examination, and judicial review.
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Valuations structured to withstand cross-examination and judicial review.
Documentation prepared with evidentiary alignment and clarity.
Analysis grounded in recognized professional standards.
Independent Judgment
Unbiased valuation opinions grounded in professional standards.
Structured Valuation Authority for High-Stakes Financial Matters
Defensible business valuation and financial analysis designed for litigation,
dispute resolution, and strategic transition.
Valuations that withstand cross-examination.
Documentation designed for scrutiny.
Clarity in contested financial environments.
Analysis aligned with evidentiary standards.
Structured Valuations you can trust
500+
Business Valuations
Divorce & Probate, Estate Planning, Family Law
Court-Aligned Standards
Legal & Related Professional Services
Structured Valuations you can trust
500+
Business Valuations
Divorce & Probate, Estate Planning, Family Law
Court-Aligned Standards
Legal & Related Professional Services
Divorce & Family Law
Valuation of closely held business interests in marital dissolution proceedings.
Estate & Probate
Fair market value analysis for trust and estate matters.
Commercial Litigation
Independent valuation opinions prepared for contested proceedings.
Shareholder Disputes
Equity analysis in ownership and buyout conflicts.
Practice Areas
Divorce & Family Law
Valuation of closely held business interests in marital dissolution and related proceedings.
• Business interest valuation
• Income normalization
• Ownership analysis
• Expert-ready reporting
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Estate & Probate
Fair market value analysis for trust administration, estate disputes, and probate litigation.
• Date-of-death valuation
• Estate administration support
• Trust-related analysis
Commercial Litigation
Independent valuation opinions prepared for contested business proceedings.
• Damages analysis
• Ownership disputes
• Financial reconstruction
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Shareholder Disputes
Equity valuation and buyout analysis in closely held ownership conflicts.
• Buy-sell analysis
• Minority interest valuation
• Control premiums & discounts
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Initial consultation available for active
litigation and estate matters.
Engagement Process
Valuation engagements follow a defined sequence aligned with litigation timelines.
Secure Credibility Under Scrutiny
When Business Value Becomes Material to Outcome
Business value becomes material when it affects:
• Settlement structure
• Support calculations
• Asset division
• Estate distribution
• Litigation posture
When valuation conclusions are relied upon in adversarial or
court-supervised settings,
scope clarity, income normalization integrity, and
documented methodology become central.
Structured valuation analysis reduces avoidable vulnerability
and is performed in accordance with recognized professional standards.
WHY BIZVAL PARTNERS
Credibility Under Scrutiny.
In contested matters involving closely held businesses, valuation analysis becomes financial testimony.
The standard is defensibility.
BizVal Partners delivers independent valuation opinions structured to withstand methodological challenge, cross-examination, and judicial review.
Court-Defensible Analysis
Prepared for challenge.
Transparent Methodology
Fully documented.
Disciplined Financial Modeling
Applied with rigor.
Litigation-Aware Documentation
Structured for review.
Independent Judgment
01
Engagement & Scope
Defined engagement terms and reporting parameters established in writing.
02
Data Collection
Financial records and supporting materials collected through a structured, confidential process.
03
Methodology Application
Valuation approaches applied with documented assumptions and traceable analysis.
04
Court-Ready Report
Structured written report prepared for review in divorce or probate context.
For attorneys seeking structured valuation support in active matters.
Secure Credibility Under Scrutiny
When Business Value Becomes Material to Outcome
Business value becomes material when it affects:
• Settlement structure
• Support calculations
• Asset division
• Estate distribution
• Litigation posture
When valuation conclusions are relied upon in adversarial or
court-supervised settings,
scope clarity, income normalization integrity, and
documented methodology become central.
Structured valuation analysis reduces avoidable vulnerability
and is performed in accordance with recognized professional standards.
Common Sources of Structural Vulnerability
Valuation analyses prepared outside a litigation context may not be structured for divorce or probate scrutiny.
When introduced in adversarial or court-supervised settings, structural weaknesses may become
exposed.
Areas where vulnerability often appears
include:
• Tax-purpose reports introduced in litigation
• Income normalization adjustments lacking reconciliation or documentation
• Owner compensation assumptions without
market support
• Undefined valuation premise or intended use
• Limited traceability of data sources and
methodology
Clarity, documentation, and defined scope materially influence how valuation conclusions withstand review.
Structural Components of a Litigation-Ready Valuation
Valuation analysis relied upon in divorce and probate matters requires defined scope, disciplined normalization, documented methodology, and structural independence.
The following components guide each engagement:
Scope
Alignment
Engagement parameters and intended use are defined in writing.
Valuation premise and reporting structure are aligned with the specific legal context.
Income Normalization
Integrity
Adjustments are identified, supported, and reconciled.
Owner compensation, discretionary expenses, and non-recurring items are analyzed with documented rationale.
Methodology
Documentation
Selected valuation approaches are applied in a traceable manner.
Data sources, assumptions, and calculations are clearly documented.
Intended Use
Discipline
Reports are structured specifically for divorce or probate matters.
Language, assumptions, and conclusions reflect the defined purpose of the analysis.
Independence by
Design
Valuation conclusions are prepared without advocacy posture.
No brokerage or transactional conflicts influence the analysis.
Defined scope, documented methodology, and structural neutrality support conclusions prepared for scrutiny.
Engagement Process
Valuation engagements follow a defined sequence aligned with litigation timelines.
Scope, documentation, and communication expectations are established at the outset and maintained throughout the process.
01-
Engagement & Scope Definition
Engagement terms, intended use, and reporting parameters are defined in writing.
Valuation premise and timeline expectations are aligned with litigation or estate administration schedules.
02-
Data Collection
Financial records, supporting documentation, and relevant contextual materials are requested in accordance with defined scope.
Document exchange is handled through structured and confidential process.
03-
Methodology Application
Appropriate valuation approaches are selected and applied in accordance with the defined purpose of the engagement.
Assumptions, inputs, and calculations are documented and traceable.
04-
Report Delivery
Conclusions are presented in a structured written report suitable for review in divorce or probate context.
Defined scope, methodology, and supporting analysis are clearly articulated.
Engagement workflow is structured to align with litigation calendars and
recurring law firm needs.
Independence by Design
Valuation conclusions relied upon in divorce and probate matters require structural neutrality.
Independence is established through written engagement terms, defined intended use, documented methodology, and separation from transactional or advocacy interests.
STRUCTURAL SAFEGUARDS
• Engagement scope and intended use defined in writing
• No contingent fee arrangements
• No brokerage or transaction advisory overlap
• Assumptions, data sources, and normalization adjustments documented and traceable
• Defined communication parameters established at engagement outset
NEUTRALITY IN PRACTICE
Valuation analysis is prepared without advocacy posture
or outcome orientation.
Conclusions reflect documented findings derived
from applied methodology, not litigation strategy.
CONFIDENTIALITY PROTOCOL
Materials are handled through defined and confidential document exchange procedures.
Information is maintained in accordance with professional confidentiality expectations.
Structural neutrality supports valuation conclusions prepared for scrutiny and capable of independent review.
Defined neutrality reduces avoidable credibility exposure for counsel.
Structured Coordination with Counsel
Valuation analysis in divorce and probate matters requires defined coordination.
Communication parameters, scope alignment, and timeline expectations are established at engagement outset and maintained throughout the process.
DEFINED COMMUNICATION PARAMETERS
Primary points of contact are identified at engagement initiation.
Document requests, scope clarifications, and reporting milestones are communicated through structured channels.
CONSISTENT ENGAGEMENT STRUCTURE
Recurring matters follow defined intake procedures and reporting format.
Established documentation expectations reduce onboarding variability.
TIMELINE ALIGNMENT
Engagement timelines are aligned with litigation calendars or estate administration schedules.
Delivery expectations and reporting cadence are defined in advance.
FORMAL SCOPE CONTROL
Material scope changes or additional information requirements are documented and communicated in writing.
This preserves clarity throughout the engagement lifecycle.
Defined coordination supports predictable engagement experience for firms managing recurring business matters.
When to Involve Valuation
Analysis
Valuation analysis is not required in every matter.
Involvement becomes material when business interests may influence settlement structure, estate distribution, or litigation posture.
Engagement is typically warranted when:
• Business value materially affects division, support, or distribution outcomes
• An opposing valuation has been introduced or anticipated
• Income normalization adjustments are disputed or unclear
• The business is closely held, owner-operated, or cash-intensive
• Probate includes an operating company with ongoing revenue generation
Early structural analysis reduces avoidable procedural and evidentiary exposure.
ACCESS
Confidential Discussion
Valuation matters involving closely held businesses require defined scope
and structural neutrality.
Discussions are reserved for matters within divorce or probate context where
independent valuation analysis is materially relevant.
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