Estate Settlement Appraisals in LA by Jason Hipps

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved.

Lawyers and accountants count on our ideals when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. Often, all parties will have different ideas of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. Because of our experience in dealing with the legal system and various agencies, we assemble appraisal reports that definitely transcend all expectations.

Contact us today to discuss your specialized estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate necessitates an clear appraisal report to ascertain 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 needed will differ the date of death. We are knowledgeable about the systems and requirements necessary to provide 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 explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our appraisers to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of privacy for you and your family.

Many times, people do not fully acknowledge the importance in having a comprehensive appraisal report supplied in support of the numbers displayed in tax documents filed with the IRS and LA state agencies.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. A report of this caliber will definitely demonstrate your claim that the numbers within within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional appraisal from Jason Hipps gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and LA 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.

One of the most significant requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.