Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Scott C. Murray

Estate settlement 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 exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much understanding to the feelings of everyone involved.

Part of Scott C. Murray's drive is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we realize these necessities and are comfortable to working with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports that out-strip the needs of the legal system and various groups.

Generally, settling an estate necessitates an extensive appraisal report to establish fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We understand that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's expected that you need to comfort your loved ones first. Our professional staff is knowledgeable about the systems and requirements necessary to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes us to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

The necessity of owning a real estate appraisal when working with the IRS to show income when filing documents is often not considered by most people.

One of the most necessary requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

Scott C. Murray ensures an well-founded appraisal report, which will provide an executor solid facts and figures that will exceed IRS and state agency requirements. You need not worry over anything, because Scott C. Murray will be there to support our reports if they are ever challenged.

An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.