Appraisals for Estate Settlement by The Appraisal Firm

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Lawyers and accountants depend on our conduct when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. Sometimes, all parties will have different requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Because of our experience in working with the legal system and various agencies, we offer appraisals that definitely transcend all expectations.

Generally, settling an estate necessitates an irrefutable appraisal report to acquire fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We sympathize that in times like this, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, sometimes the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is requested. Our staff is accustomed to the systems and requirements obligatory to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our staff to confidentiality, ensuring the highest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

All too often, people do not fully appreciate the necessity in having a full appraisal report prepared in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS and CA state agencies.

One of the most necessary requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. A report of this caliber will definitely substantiate your claim that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

An executor will be ecstatic by an appraisal report by The Appraisal Firm which will show him undeniable facts and numbers to work with the IRS and CA state agencies' requirements. You need not worry over anything, because we will be there to support our work if they are ever challenged.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.