![]() Estate Settlement Appraisals in NC by Griffin Appraisal, LLC.The responsibility of settling an estate, while stressful is very important. 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 understanding to the feelings of everyone left behind. Lawyers and accountants count on our conduct when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. There are required needs for everyone; we cater to these necessities and are comfortable to dealing with all parties involved. Due to our familiarity in working with the legal system and different agencies, we write appraisal reports that always transcend all expectations. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your specialized estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our knowledge to work for you. Settling an estate usually depends on an appraisal to determine fair market value for the property involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there are times that the date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. We are accustomed to the practices and requirements needed to supply 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 obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones. People often forget that the IRS requires information filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales. One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated. Having a professional report from Griffin Appraisal, LLC. gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and NC state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the report if it is ever challenged. An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. |