Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Tim Brown

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 swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone involved.

Part of Tim Brown's drive is to provide top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. We realize their needs and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and other agencies, we write appraisal reports that always meet all expectations.

Contact us immediately to discuss your explicit estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Generally, settling an estate requires an extensive appraisal report to determine fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We sympathize that in times like this, ordering an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal is needed will differ the date of death. Our professional staff is accustomed to the procedures and requirements needed to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for you and your family.

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

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. This sort of report will clearly substantiate your claim that the numbers displayed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Tim Brown ensures an accurate appraisal, which will give an executor accurate facts and figures that will meet IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever refuted.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.