Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Appraisal AssociatesThe task of settling an estate, while stressful is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement. Part of Appraisal Associates's mission statement is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these needs and are used to to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports that out-strip the necessities of the legal system and various groups. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your exact estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our business acumen to work for you. Generally, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to establish fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We empathize that in times like this, even thinking about an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there are times that the date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. Our staff is accustomed to the systems and requirements necessary to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms us to confidentiality, assuring the fullest degree of discretion for you and your family. The necessity of ordering an appraisal when dealing with revenue services to prove income when filing documents is often misunderstood by most people. Opinions of value used in documents provided to the the IRS and WA state agencies absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. A report of this caliber will clearly substantiate your claim that the numbers provided within the report are well-founded and accurate. Having a professional report from Appraisal Associates gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and WA state agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because we will be there to back up our appraisals if they are ever challenged. One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. |