Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Straw Hat Enterprises

Settling an estate 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 sympathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've made a name for ourselves in producing top-notch appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we realize these requirements and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. In relation to our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and different agencies, we construct appraisals that always exceed all expectations.

Contact us immediately to discuss your specific estate appraisal needs and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential property therein. We empathize that in times like this, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the date an appraisal report is requested will not match the date of death. Our professional staff is familiar with the systems and requirements obligatory to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our company to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

The requirement of owning a real estate appraisal when dealing with government agencies to prove income when filing documents is often misunderstood by most people.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. A report of this caliber will certainly demonstrate the evidence that the numbers provided within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional appraisal from Straw Hat Enterprises gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and CA state agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because Straw Hat Enterprises will be there to back up our work if they are ever challenged.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.