Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by MS Appraisals

The task 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 with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Lawyers and accountants rely on our conduct when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. We realize their needs and are familiar with dealing with all parties involved. Because of our experience in working with the courts and different agencies, we write appraisals that always outdo all expectations.

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

Generally, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to suggest fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, you have to comfort your family first. We are comfortable with the practices and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms us to confidentiality, ensuring the highest degree of discretion for you.

People often forget that the IRS needs information filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. In having a report supported by MS Appraisals 's expert staff, you will have the knowledge that the numbers provided in the appraisal report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

Having a professional appraisal from MS Appraisals gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and MO state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the report if it is ever challenged.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and MO state agencies definitely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.