![]() Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Houston AppraisalsThe job of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. 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 sensitivity to the feelings of everyone left behind. Attorneys and accountants depend on our understanding when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. Often, all parties will have different ideas of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. We assemble appraisal reports that outdo the obligations of the courts and various agencies. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your individual estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our experience to work for you. Usually, settling an estate requires an extensive appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal report is ordered will not match the date of death. We are familiar with the systems and requirements necessary to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of privacy for you. Often, people do not fully comprehend the need to have a comprehensive appraisal report prepared in support of the numbers displayed in tax documents filed with the IRS. One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. A report of this caliber will clearly substantiate your claim that the numbers within within the report are well-founded and accurate. Having a professional appraisal report from Houston Appraisals gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and KS state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the report if it is ever refuted. One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. |