Estate Settlement Appraisals in SC by Garvin Appraisal Group

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

We've made a name for ourselves in supplying the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are used to working with all parties involved. We provide appraisal reports that transcend the obligations of the legal system and assorted groups.

Contact us today to discuss your specialized estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate most often requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the house affected. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there will be times that the date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. We are familiar with the systems and requirements obligatory to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethics provision listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our staff to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

Most people don't realize that the IRS requires documents filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the the IRS and SC state agencies absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the SC agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Garvin Appraisal Group will provide an detailed appraisal report, which will give an executor accurate facts and figures that will meet IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.

One of the most significant requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.