Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Doug Rives

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Attorneys and accountants count on our ethics when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these needs and are used to to working with all parties involved. We construct appraisal reports that surpass the requirements of the legal system and assorted groups.

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

Generally, settling an estate requires an clear appraisal report to ascertain 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. Of course, you need to comfort your family first. We are accustomed to the procedures and requirements obligatory to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our company to confidentiality, ensuring the highest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

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

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and TX state agencies definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Having a professional appraisal from Doug Rives 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 Doug Rives will be there to support our work if they are ever refuted.

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