Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by JSM Appraisal Services

Estate settlement is often stressful, but a very important 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 sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Lawyers and accountants count on our ideals when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. There are required needs for everyone; we realize these needs and are comfortable to dealing with all parties involved. Due to our familiarity in dealing with the courts and other agencies, we construct reports that definitely transcend all expectations.

Contact us immediately to discuss your individual estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Commonly, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to show fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there can be times that the effective date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. Our staff is familiar with the systems and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our company to confidentiality, ensuring the highest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

All too often, people do not fully realize the requirement to have a comprehensive real estate appraisal produced in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS.

An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. A report of this caliber will clearly show your claim that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

An executor will be ecstatic by an appraisal by JSM Appraisal Services which will show him solid facts and numbers to deal with revenue agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.

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