Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Arkansas River Valley Appraisals

Estate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Attorneys and accountants depend 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 cater to these needs and are familiar to dealing with all parties involved. Because of our experience in working with the courts and other agencies, we write appraisals that definitely exceed all expectations.

Settling an estate generally demands an appraisal to show fair market value for the residential property therein. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, you have to comfort your family first. Our staff is knowledgeable about the practices and requirements obligatory to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms us to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of discretion for you and your family.

The requirement of needing an appraisal when cooperating with the IRS to show income when filing documents is often unknown by most people.

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

An executor will be ecstatic by an appraisal by Arkansas River Valley Appraisals which will provide him solid facts and figures to deal with revenue agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the report if it is ever challenged.

An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.