![]() Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Johnson Appraisal Co.The task of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement. Part of Johnson Appraisal Co.'s focus is to offer top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. Usually, everyone involved will have differing requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to interacting with legal agencies in assembling appraisal reports that meet their needs. Contact us promptly to discuss your individual estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our knowledge to work for you. Settling an estate commonly demands an appraisal to show fair market value for the property affected. We empathize that in times like this, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, you have to take care of your family first. Johnson Appraisal Co. assures that we are familiar with the procedures and requirements needed by the IRS and AZ revenue agencies to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our appraisers to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones. People often forget that the IRS requires documents filed to express the numbers involved in estate sales. An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important 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 substantiated. Having a professional report from Johnson Appraisal Co. gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and AZ state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged. Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the the IRS and AZ state agencies definitely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. |