JM Hall Appraisals understands the special needs of estate executors

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 promptly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone involved.

We've shown that we're experts in supplying excellent appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. Often, the parties involved will have their own expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. In relation to our experience in working with the legal system and different agencies, we provide appraisals that always transcend all expectations.

Usually, settling an estate necessitates an accurate appraisal report to show fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We sympathize that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. So, there's a chance the time an appraisal report is needed will not match the date of death. We are comfortable with the procedures and requirements obligatory to produce 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, providing the highest degree of discretion for you.

Many people do not understand that the IRS needs documents filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

One of the most essential requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. This sort of report will certainly demonstrate the evidence that the numbers provided within the report are well-founded and accurate.

An executor will be ecstatic by a report by JM Hall Appraisals which will provide him irrefutable facts and figures to work with the IRS and TX state agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.