Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Elkins Appraisal Service

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Lawyers and accountants depend on our understanding when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. We are sympathetic to their needs and are used to dealing with all parties involved. Due to our experience in dealing with attorneys and accountants and various agencies, we construct reports that definitely exceed all expectations.

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

Settling an estate generally demands an appraisal to establish fair market value for the house therein. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, you need to take care of your family first. Elkins Appraisal Service assures that we are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and SC revenue agencies to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our staff to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of discretion for you and your family.

Many times, people do not fully fathom the necessity in having a complete appraisal prepared in support of the numbers being used in general documents filed with the IRS and SC state agencies.

One of the most necessary requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

An executor will be ecstatic by a report by Elkins Appraisal Service which will show him solid facts and figures to work with the IRS and SC state agencies' requirements. There's no need to have anything but peace of mind when getting an appraisal from Elkins Appraisal Service, because we will back it no matter what.

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