Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Moody Appraisal Group, Inc.

The job of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Lawyers and accountants depend on our conduct when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. Sometimes, everyone involved will have different ideas of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to interacting with law offices in composing appraisal reports that exceed their demands.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your individual estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate requires an clear appraisal report to determine fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We empathize that in times like this, ordering an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there can be times that the effective date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. Our company is accustomed to the procedures 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 ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our appraisers to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

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

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. In having a report backed by Moody Appraisal Group, Inc.'s professional appraisers, you will have the peace of mind that the numbers provided in the appraisal will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well founded and substantiated.

An executor will be ecstatic by an appraisal by Moody Appraisal Group, Inc. which will provide him undeniable facts and numbers to work with revenue agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.

One of the most significant requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.