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Asset & Liability Summaries

Creating accurate asset and liability summaries requires hours of document review, cross-referencing financial statements, categorizing hundreds of line items, and ensuring every valuation is properly sourced. Manual preparation is time-consuming, error-prone, and takes valuable attorney time away from case strategy and client counseling.

Automation ROI

Time savings at a glance

Manual workflow6.5 hoursAverage time your team spends by hand
With CaseMark12 minutesDelivery time with CaseMark automation
EfficiencySave 32.5x time with CaseMark

The Problem

Creating accurate asset and liability summaries requires hours of document review, cross-referencing financial statements, categorizing hundreds of line items, and ensuring every valuation is properly sourced. Manual preparation is time-consuming, error-prone, and takes valuable attorney time away from case strategy and client counseling.

The CaseMark Solution

CaseMark automatically analyzes all financial documents to extract, categorize, and summarize assets and liabilities with complete source citations. Generate court-ready financial summaries in minutes with proper categorization, net worth calculations, and flagged discrepancies—all formatted to professional legal standards.

What you'll receive

Executive Financial Overview
Real Property Schedule
Personal Property and Vehicles
Financial Accounts Summary
Investment and Retirement Assets
Business Interests and Intellectual Property
Total Assets Calculation
Secured Debt Schedule
Unsecured Debt Schedule
Tax Obligations and Judgments
Total Liabilities Calculation
Net Worth Statement
Disputed or Uncertain Items
Separate vs. Community Property Analysis
Valuation Notes and Methodology
Missing Information and Recommendations

Document requirements

Required

  • Bank Statements
  • Investment Account Statements
  • Retirement Account Statements
  • Real Property Documentation
  • Debt Statements

Optional

  • Business Valuations
  • Vehicle Titles and Valuations
  • Personal Property Appraisals
  • Tax Returns
  • Judgment Documents

Perfect for

Family Law Attorneys handling divorce and separation cases
Estate Planning Attorneys preparing comprehensive estate plans
Bankruptcy Attorneys filing Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 petitions
Business Litigation Attorneys involved in financial disputes
Probate Attorneys administering estates
Personal Injury Attorneys assessing client financial positions for settlements

Also useful for

This workflow is applicable across multiple practice areas and use cases

Family Law98% relevant

Asset and liability summaries are essential for divorce proceedings to ensure equitable distribution of marital property and determine spousal/child support obligations.

Family law attorneys are explicitly listed as target personas and divorce asset valuation is a primary keyword, making this workflow critical for property division and support calculations.

Bankruptcy asset schedules require comprehensive documentation of all assets and liabilities for Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 filings and adversary proceedings.

Bankruptcy attorneys are target personas and bankruptcy asset schedule is explicitly mentioned in keywords, making this workflow essential for petition preparation and litigation.

Personal Injury80% relevant

Personal injury attorneys use asset and liability summaries to assess client financial positions for settlement negotiations and to demonstrate economic impact of injuries.

Personal injury attorneys are listed as target personas, and understanding a client's complete financial picture is crucial for settlement strategy and demonstrating damages.

Business litigation attorneys use asset and liability summaries in financial disputes to establish parties' financial positions and support claims for damages or fraudulent transfers.

Business litigation attorneys are listed as target personas, and financial disclosure analysis is critical for commercial disputes involving financial matters and business valuations.

Loan And Financing75% relevant

Lenders and borrowers require comprehensive asset and liability summaries for loan applications, creditworthiness assessments, and collateral documentation.

Financial disclosure analysis with bank statements, investment accounts, and debt statements directly supports underwriting decisions and loan documentation requirements.

Frequently asked questions

Q

How accurate are the asset and liability summaries generated by CaseMark?

A

CaseMark extracts information directly from your uploaded financial documents with source citations for every value. The system flags discrepancies and missing information for your review. While CaseMark significantly accelerates the analysis process, attorneys should review the output to ensure it meets their specific case requirements and professional standards.

Q

Can CaseMark distinguish between separate and community property?

A

Yes, CaseMark analyzes ownership documentation and acquisition dates to categorize assets as separate property, community property, or jointly held. The system identifies ownership structure based on document language and flags items that may require legal determination. This is particularly valuable in divorce proceedings where property characterization is critical.

Q

What types of cases benefit most from automated asset and liability summaries?

A

This tool is essential for divorce and family law matters, estate planning and probate cases, bankruptcy filings, business valuations and dissolution, financial litigation, and settlement negotiations. Any case requiring a comprehensive financial snapshot benefits from automated document analysis and structured summary generation.

Q

How does CaseMark handle complex assets like business interests or retirement accounts?

A

CaseMark identifies and categorizes complex assets including business ownership interests, intellectual property, retirement accounts, and investment portfolios. For items requiring professional appraisal, the system flags them for expert valuation and notes the valuation method used in source documents. Tax implications for retirement accounts and other specialized assets are highlighted in the recommendations section.

Q

Can I customize the output format for different courts or filing requirements?

A

The summary is generated in a comprehensive, professionally structured format that meets standard legal documentation requirements. The detailed categorization and source citations can be easily adapted to specific court forms or filing requirements. All financial data is presented in consistent currency format with proper decimal precision for immediate use in legal filings.