Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Longhorn Appraisals & Real Estate

The task of settling an estate, while stressful is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone involved.

Part of Longhorn Appraisals & Real Estate's company goal is to offer top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these necessities and are comfortable to working with all parties involved. In relation to our familiarity in dealing with the courts and other agencies, we provide appraisal reports that always outdo all expectations.

Generally, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to determine fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal is needed will differ the date of death. Our staff is accustomed to the practices and requirements needed to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our company to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

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

One of the most necessary requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report supported by Longhorn Appraisals & Real Estate's expert staff, you will have the knowledge that the numbers displayed in the appraisal will certainly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well founded and substantiated.

Having a professional appraisal report from Longhorn Appraisals & Real Estate gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and TX state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

One of the most essential requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.