Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by MacBride Appraisal

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

Part of MacBride Appraisal's mission statement is to offer top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. We realize their needs and are familiar with dealing with all parties involved. We write appraisal reports that out-strip the obligations of the legal system and assorted agencies.

Settling an estate most often demands an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential property affected. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, you have to be there for your loved ones first. MacBride Appraisal assures that we are comfortable with the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to supply 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) keeps us to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of discretion for you.

The importance of needing an appraisal when dealing with government agencies to prove income when filing documents is often unknown by most people.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the the IRS and CA state agencies definitely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

An executor will be over-joyed by a report by MacBride Appraisal which will give him solid facts and numbers to cooperate with the IRS and CA state agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.