Estate Settlement Appraisals in GA by Terry Higgins Appraisals

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

We've made it our company's goal in producing excellent appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. We cater to their needs and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. In our company, we are accustomed to dealing with legal agencies in providing appraisals that transcend their necessities.

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

Generally, settling an estate necessitates 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. Due to this, often the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is required. Terry Higgins Appraisals assures that we are familiar with the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services 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 stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our appraisers to confidentiality, guaranteeing the highest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

Most of the time people do not fully realize the requirement to have a complete real estate appraisal supplied in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Having a professional report from Terry Higgins Appraisals gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and GA state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the report if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the the IRS and GA state agencies absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.