Estate Settlement Appraisals in AZ by Leigh B. Pattalochi, Inc.

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as promptly 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 left behind.

Attorneys and accountants count on our understanding when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. We understand their needs and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. Because of our familiarity in working with the legal system and different agencies, we compose appraisal reports that definitely outdo all expectations.

Contact us today to discuss your individual estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to show 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. Because of this, now and then there will be times that the date of an appraisal deviates from the time of death. Our staff is knowledgeable about the systems and requirements obligatory 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 listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our appraisers to confidentiality, guaranteeing the highest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

All too often, people do not fully fathom the importance in having a full real estate appraisal produced in support of the numbers being used in tax documents filed with the IRS.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

An executor will be satisfied by a report by Leigh B. Pattalochi, Inc. which will show him irrefutable facts and numbers to deal with revenue agencies' requirements. There's no need to have anything but peace of mind when getting an appraisal from Leigh B. Pattalochi, Inc., because we will back it no matter what.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.