Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Greater Houston Area Appraisals

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

Part of Greater Houston Area Appraisals's drive is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. Usually, everyone involved will have differing expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. Because of our experience in dealing with the legal system and other agencies, we furnish appraisal reports that definitely outdo all expectations.

Contact us promptly to discuss your specific estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate most often requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the home therein. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, sometimes the time of death differs from the date the appraisal is required. Our staff is knowledgeable about the practices and requirements necessary to produce 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 stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes us to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for you and your family.

All too often, people do not fully understand the need to have an intricate appraisal report prepared 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 an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the TX agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

An executor will be satisfied by a report by Greater Houston Area Appraisals which will provide him undeniable facts and figures to work with revenue agencies' requirements. There's no need to have anything but peace of mind when getting a report from Greater Houston Area Appraisals, because we will stand by it no matter what.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.