Estate Settlement Appraisals in CA by Jordan Appraisals

Estate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as promptly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone involved.

Part of Jordan Appraisals's mission statement is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. Sometimes, all parties will have different expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. Because of our familiarity in working with attorneys and accountants and various agencies, we provide reports that always transcend all expectations.

Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the estate involved. We understand that when you lose a loved one, ordering an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there are times that the effective date of an appraisal report differs from the date of your loss. Our company is familiar with the systems and requirements necessary to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

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

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the CA agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

Having a professional report from Jordan Appraisals gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and CA state agency requirements. There's no need to be concerned when getting an appraisal from us, because we will support it no matter what.

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