Mission Peak Appraisals knows the special needs of estate executors

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 quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Lawyers and accountants rely on our ethics when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. There are specific needs for everyone; we cater to these needs and are used to to dealing with all parties involved. We write appraisal reports that outdo the obligations of the courts and various groups.

Contact us promptly to discuss your unique estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Settling an estate generally demands an appraisal to establish fair market value for the property affected. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the time an appraisal is ordered will differ the date of death. Our company is comfortable with the systems and requirements necessary to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical obligations listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our appraisers to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

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

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the the IRS and CA state agencies absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

Having a professional appraisal from Mission Peak Appraisals gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and CA state agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because we will be there to back up our appraisals if they are ever challenged.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the the IRS and CA state agencies absolutely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.