West Valley Appraisal Services understands the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful task. 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 understanding to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Attorneys and accountants count on our ideals when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. There are specific needs for everyone; we are sympathetic to these needs and are used to to dealing with all parties involved. We produce appraisal reports that surpass the needs of the courts and various groups.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your unique estate appraisal needs and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to show fair market value for the home affected. We know that in times like this, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, it is possible that the date of death differs from the time the appraisal is needed. Our staff is knowledgeable about the systems and requirements needed to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of privacy for you.

Many people do not understand that the IRS requires reports filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

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. In having a report backed by West Valley Appraisal Services's expert staff, you will have the knowledge that the numbers provided in the report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well founded and substantiated.

Having a professional appraisal from West Valley Appraisal Services gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and AZ state agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because West Valley Appraisal Services will be there to stand by our appraisals if they are ever refuted.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.

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