Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Westbrook Appraisals

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important 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 empathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Lawyers and accountants depend on our ideals when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. We comprehend their needs and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. Because of our experience in dealing with attorneys and accountants and various agencies, we write reports that definitely transcend all expectations.

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

Generally, settling an estate necessitates an extensive appraisal report to determine fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the date an appraisal report is ordered will differ the date of death. Westbrook Appraisals assures that we are familiar with the procedures and requirements needed by the IRS and KY revenue agencies 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 ethics provision listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, guaranteeing the fullest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

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

One of the most necessary requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal report by Westbrook Appraisals which will give him undeniable facts and figures to deal with any legal agency's requirements. There's no need to worry when getting an appraisal from Westbrook Appraisals, because we will back it no matter what.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.