Estate Settlement Appraisals in WA by SMAS Appraisal

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 departed as promptly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved.

We've made it our company's goal in providing top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. Often, everyone involved will have their own suggestions of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to working with the courts in providing appraisals that transcend their needs.

Contact us promptly to discuss your specialized estate appraisal needs and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Generally, settling an estate necessitates an accurate appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We empathize that when you lose a loved one, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, you have to take care of your loved ones first. Our staff is accustomed to the practices and requirements obligatory to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our company to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of privacy for you.

Most people don't realize that the IRS requires reports filed to express the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. In having a report backed by SMAS Appraisal's professional appraisers, you will have the knowledge that the numbers shown in the report will certainly demonstrate to the WA agencies that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal report by SMAS Appraisal which will provide him irrefutable facts and figures to cooperate 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 refuted.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.