Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Kimberly Smith & Associates, Inc

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 departed as promptly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've made it our company's goal in producing top-notch appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. Usually, the parties involved will have different expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. We assemble appraisal reports that transcend the obligations of the legal system and other agencies.

Contact us promptly to discuss your specific estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Settling an estate usually requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential property in question. We sympathize that in times like this, even thinking about an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there will be times that the date of an appraisal deviates from the time of death. Kimberly Smith & Associates, Inc assures that our appraisers are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and VA revenue agencies to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of privacy for you.

All too often, people do not fully acknowledge the requirement to have a detailed real estate appraisal produced in support of the numbers shown in general documents filed with the IRS.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. In having a report supported by Kimberly Smith & Associates, Inc's expert appraisers, you will have the understanding that the numbers shown in the appraisal report will definitely demonstrate to the VA agencies that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal by Kimberly Smith & Associates, Inc which will give him irrefutable facts and numbers to deal with revenue agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the report if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.