Estate Settlement Appraisals in CA by Gary ZidellEstate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and respectfully 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 rely on our ethics when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. We are sympathetic to their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports that transcend the requirements of the courts and other groups. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your unique estate appraisal needs and how we can put our experience to work for you. Generally, settling an estate necessitates an accurate appraisal report to show fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, you need to be there for your family first. Our professional staff is accustomed to the systems and requirements needed to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of discretion for you. Many people do not understand that the IRS requires documents filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales. Opinions of value used in documents provided to the the IRS and CA state agencies definitely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. In having a report backed by Gary Zidell's professional appraisers, you will have the understanding that the numbers displayed in the appraisal report will clearly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well founded and correct. Having a professional report from Gary Zidell gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and CA state 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 essential requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. |