Estate Settlement Appraisals in GA by Colony Bank

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 departed as quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've made it our company's goal in producing excellent appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. There are specific needs for everyone; we realize these needs and are used to to dealing with all parties involved. We furnish appraisal reports that surpass the requirements of the legal system and various groups.

Contact us immediately to discuss your personal estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to show fair market value for the house therein. We know that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal is requested will not match the date of death. We are familiar with the procedures and requirements needed to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our company to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

The requirement of ordering an appraisal report when cooperating with revenue services to explain income when filing documents is often unknown by most people.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and GA state agencies absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

Having a professional appraisal from Colony Bank gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and GA state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever refuted.

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