Estate Settlement Appraisals in FL by Mark Finney Appraisals

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

Lawyers and accountants depend on our ideals when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. Sometimes, everyone involved will have differing expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. In our company, we are used to interacting with legal agencies in composing reports that meet their requirements.

Settling an estate usually demands an appraisal to suggest fair market value for the house affected. We understand that in this time of loss, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal report is needed will be different from the date of death. Mark Finney Appraisals assures that our appraisers are accustomed to the procedures and requirements requested by revenue services to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of privacy for you and your family.

The requirement of ordering a real estate appraisal when dealing with government agencies to explain income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. In having a report supported by Mark Finney Appraisals's expert staff, you will have the understanding that the numbers displayed in the appraisal will definitely demonstrate to the FL agencies that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

Having a professional appraisal report from Mark Finney Appraisals gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and FL state 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 refuted.

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