A.M. Appraisal understands the special needs of estate executors

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 deceased as promptly and exactly as possible. If you're going through probate as well, the last thing you need is additional stress over the value of the estate's real estate.  You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved.

Part of A.M. Appraisal's drive is to offer top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. Generally, the parties involved will have different requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate / trust process definitely satisfy all parties involved. Due to our familiarity in dealing with the courts and different agencies, we create reports that definitely meet all expectations.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your unique estate appraisal needs and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate requires an irrefutable appraisal report to establish fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We know that in times like this, even thinking about an appraisal report 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 accustomed to the practices and requirements needed 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 requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our company to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

Many people do not understand that the IRS requires documents filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and CA state agencies absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. A report of this caliber will definitely demonstrate your claim that the numbers within within the report are well-founded and accurate.

A.M. Appraisal guarantees an detailed appraisal, which will give an executor definite facts and figures that will exceed IRS and revenue agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because we will be there to back up our reports if they are ever challenged.

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