Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Shannon OrtegaEstate settlement 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 respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone left behind. We've made a name for ourselves in supplying excellent appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. Often, the parties involved will have their own expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to dealing with legal agencies in composing appraisals that transcend their demands. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your specialized estate appraisal demands and how we can put our experience to work for you. Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the home therein. We understand that when you lose a loved one, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, often the date of death differs from the time the appraisal is requested. Our company is familiar with the practices and requirements necessary to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, assuring the fullest degree of privacy for all parties involved. Many people do not understand that the IRS needs reports filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales. Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. In having a report supported by Shannon Ortega's professional appraisers, you will have the understanding that the numbers shown in the appraisal report will certainly demonstrate to the TX agencies that the numbers used are well founded and substantiated. Shannon Ortega will provide an detailed report, which will provide an executor clear facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and state agency 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 shown in documents provided to the the IRS and TX state agencies absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. |