Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Grantham Appraisal & Realty, Inc.

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've shown that we're experts in providing top-notch appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. There are required needs for everyone; we realize these requirements and are used to to dealing with all parties involved. In our company, we are used to working with the courts in supplying appraisals that exceed their needs.

Contact us today to discuss your individual estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Settling an estate most often depends on an appraisal to establish fair market value for the estate involved. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there are times that the date of an appraisal differs from the date of your loss. We are knowledgeable about the systems and requirements needed to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our company to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for you and your family.

Most people don't realize that the IRS needs documents filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales.

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. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Grantham Appraisal & Realty, Inc. guarantees an detailed appraisal report, which will give an executor accurate facts and figures that will meet IRS and revenue agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because we will be there to stand by our reports if they are ever refuted.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.