Estate Settlement Appraisals in CA by Collins Company (858)454-7433

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

Lawyers and accountants depend on our conduct when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. We understand their needs and are accustomed to working with all parties involved. We supply appraisal reports that meet the obligations of the courts and assorted groups.

Contact us immediately to discuss your specialized estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate usually requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the home involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal is requested will not match the date of death. Our company is familiar with the procedures and requirements obligatory to produce 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 requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our appraisers to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of discretion for you and your family.

Most of the time people do not fully appreciate the necessity in having a comprehensive appraisal supplied in support of the numbers being used in tax documents filed with the IRS and CA state agencies.

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. A report of this caliber will certainly substantiate your claim that the numbers within within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional appraisal from Collins Company (858)454-7433 gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and CA 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 challenged.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.