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Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Appraisal Associates

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone involved.

We've shown that we're experts in supplying the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. Often, all parties will have differing suggestions of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Due to our familiarity in dealing with the legal system and different agencies, we supply appraisal reports that definitely exceed all expectations.

Contact us today to discuss your specialized estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to determine fair market value for the estate in question. We sympathize that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, you have to take care of your family first. Appraisal Associates assures that we are accustomed to the procedures and requirements requested by revenue services to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical obligations listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our company to confidentiality, ensuring the highest degree of discretion for you and your family.

Often, people do not fully appreciate the demand to have a complete real estate appraisal supplied in support of the numbers being used in general documents filed with the IRS and AL state agencies.

One of the most important requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in an exhaustive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report supported by Appraisal Associates's professional appraisers, you will have the peace of mind that the numbers displayed in the report will clearly demonstrate to the AL agencies that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

Appraisal Associates ensures an detailed report, which will give an executor clear facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.