Estate Settlement Appraisals in LA by Brent Hodges & AssociatesEstate 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 respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone left behind. Part of Brent Hodges & Associates's focus is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. Often, the parties involved will have their own requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to dealing with legal agencies in providing appraisals that transcend their necessities. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your exact estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you. Settling an estate commonly requires an appraisal to show fair market value for the residential property in question. We empathize that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there will be times that the date of an appraisal report differs from the date of your loss. We are familiar with the systems and requirements obligatory to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones. People often forget that the IRS requires documents filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales. An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated. An executor will be satisfied by a report by Brent Hodges & Associates which will provide him solid facts and figures to cooperate with any legal agency's requirements. You need not stress over anything, because we will be there to back up our reports if they are ever refuted. One of the most important requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. |