Estate Settlement Appraisals in California by Andrew Wells Associates

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful task. It's up to you as an executor to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and attentively as possible. You can count on us to respond quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Lawyers and accountants depend on our understanding when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. Usually, the parties involved will have their own expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. We assemble appraisal reports that exceed the requirements of the legal system and various agencies.

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

Settling an estate commonly depends on an appraisal to establish market value for the property involved. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, you need to comfort your family first. Our staff is familiar with the systems and requirements obligatory to provide a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, ensuring the highest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

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

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 certainly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Andrew Wells Associates guarantees an accurate appraisal report, which will give an executor definite facts and figures that will exceed IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the report if it is ever challenged.