Zaf Appraisals knows the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. It's up to you as a trustee to carry out the wishes of a loved one as swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to respond quickly and with as much sensitivity to the freelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of Zaf Appraisals's mission statement is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. There are required needs for everyone; we are sympathetic to these requirements and are comfortable with working with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to working with legal agencies in composing appraisals that exceed their needs.

Contact us promptly to discuss your personal estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate necessitates an irrefutable appraisal report to establish market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We understand that in this time of loss, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's expected that you need to comfort your loved ones first. Our professional staff is comfortable with the systems and requirements obligatory to supply a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our staff to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

Many times, people do not fully comprehend the need to have a true real estate appraisal supplied in support of the figures used in tax documents filed with revenue authorities.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the IRS and West Virginia agencies definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Having a professional report from Zaf Appraisals gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and West Virginia state agency requirements. You need not worry over anything, because we will be there to support our reports if they are ever refuted.