Estate Settlement Appraisals in TX by Greater Houston Area Appraisals

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Part of Greater Houston Area Appraisals's company goal is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can rely on. We understand their needs and are used to working with all parties involved. In relation to our experience in working with the legal system and different agencies, we create reports that always exceed all expectations.

Settling an estate generally demands an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the home involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, often the time of death differs from the time the appraisal is ordered. Our staff is familiar with the procedures and requirements needed to produce 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) attunes us to confidentiality, guaranteeing the highest degree of discretion for you.

Most people don't realize that the IRS needs documents filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. In having a report supported by Greater Houston Area Appraisals's professional appraisers, you will have the peace of mind that the numbers shown in the report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

Having a professional report from Greater Houston Area Appraisals gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and TX state agency requirements. You need not worry over anything, because we will be there to support our appraisals if they are ever refuted.

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