Estate Settlement Appraisals in CA by James P Spas & Associates

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 promptly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Lawyers and accountants depend on our ideals when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. Generally, all parties will have different suggestions of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to working with legal agencies in providing appraisal reports that surpass their requirements.

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

Settling an estate commonly depends on an appraisal to suggest 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 comfortable with the procedures and requirements needed to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of privacy for you and your family.

Often, people do not fully acknowledge the requirement to have an exhaustive appraisal produced in support of the numbers shown in general documents filed with the IRS.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. In having a report supported by James P Spas & Associates's expert staff, you will have the understanding that the numbers displayed in the report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

James P Spas & Associates will provide an substantiated appraisal report, which will provide an executor clear facts and figures that will exceed IRS and revenue agency 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.

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.