Washington Estate Appraisals LLC understands the special needs of estate executors

The job of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. 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 empathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Attorneys and accountants rely on our understanding 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 are sympathetic to these requirements and are familiar to dealing with all parties involved. We write appraisal reports that exceed the requirements of the legal system and assorted agencies.

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

Commonly, settling an estate necessitates an clear appraisal report to acquire fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there will be times that the date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. Our staff is accustomed to the procedures and requirements obligatory to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of privacy for you and your family.

Often, people do not fully appreciate the importance in having a full appraisal prepared in support of the numbers displayed in tax documents filed with the IRS.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and WA state agencies absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

Washington Estate Appraisals LLC ensures an well-founded report, which will give an executor clear facts and figures that will exceed IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.

One of the most significant requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.