Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Dennis Bell

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

Lawyers and accountants depend on our understanding when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. We understand their needs and are familiar with dealing with all parties involved. Because of our familiarity in working with the courts and various agencies, we construct appraisal reports that definitely exceed all expectations.

Contact us immediately to discuss your unique estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the property affected. We know that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal report is requested will be different from the date of death. Our professional staff is accustomed to the practices and requirements needed to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

The importance of needing an appraisal when working with government agencies to show income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

One of the most essential requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

Having a professional report from Dennis Bell gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and MO state agency requirements. You need not worry over anything, because we will be there to support our appraisals if they are ever refuted.

One of the most necessary requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.