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Estate Settlement Appraisals in ME by Maine Home Appraisals, Inc

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Attorneys and accountants rely on our understanding when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. We cater to their needs and are familiar with helping with all parties involved. Because of our experience in dealing with the legal system and various agencies, we offer appraisals that definitely transcend all expectations.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your unique estate appraisal demands and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate necessitates an accurate appraisal report to show fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal report is requested will deviate the date of death. Maine Home Appraisals, Inc assures that we are comfortable with the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of privacy for you and your family.

The requirement of owning a real estate appraisal when working with revenue services to prove income when filing documents is often misunderstood by most people.

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. This sort of report will clearly substantiate your claim that the numbers provided within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Maine Home Appraisals, Inc ensures an well-founded appraisal, which will give an executor definite facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the report if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.