Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Piedmont Appraisers

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

Lawyers and accountants depend on our understanding when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these needs and are familiar to working with all parties involved. Due to our familiarity in working with the courts and other agencies, we construct appraisals that definitely transcend all expectations.

Settling an estate most often depends on an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the residential property affected. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there can be times that the effective date of an appraisal differs from the date of your loss. Piedmont Appraisers assures that we are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and AL revenue agencies to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethics provision listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of privacy for you.

Often, people do not fully comprehend the importance in having an exhaustive appraisal supplied in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS.

One of the most necessary requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Piedmont Appraisers will provide an accurate appraisal report, which will give an executor accurate facts and figures that will meet IRS and state agency requirements. You need not worry over anything, because Piedmont Appraisers will be there to stand by our appraisals if they are ever refuted.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.