Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by JoAnn Ray Appraisal

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 quickly 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 involved.

We've shown that we're experts in supplying excellent appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are familiar with dealing with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to interacting with legal agencies in writing reports that meet their needs.

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

Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to establish fair market value for the house involved. We know that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, sometimes the time of death differs from the time the appraisal is requested. Our company is familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to supply 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 appraisers to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

Often, people do not fully acknowledge the importance in having a full real estate appraisal produced in support of the numbers being used in tax documents filed with revenue authorities.

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

An executor will be ecstatic by an appraisal report by JoAnn Ray Appraisal which will provide him solid facts and numbers to deal with the IRS and Connecticut state agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal if it is ever refuted.

One of the most important requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.