Estate Settlement Appraisals in Utah by Fife Appraising

The job of settling an estate, often a source of stress, is not to be taken lightly. As an executor, you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of a loved one as swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on Fife Appraising to respond expeditiously and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Attorneys and accountants depend on our conduct when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being determined for real property. There are required needs for everyone; we understand these requirements and are familiar with collaborating with all parties involved. In relation to our experience in working with the legal system and different agencies, we offer appraisal reports that definitely exceed all expectations.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your exact estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Generally, settling an estate requires an accurate appraisal report to establish market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, sometimes the time of death differs from the time the appraisal is needed. Fife Appraising assures that our staff is knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements requested by revenue services to perform a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our staff to confidentiality, guaranteeing the fullest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

People often forget that the IRS needs reports filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the IRS and Utah agencies absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. A report of this caliber will definitely demonstrate the evidence that the values presented are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional report from Fife Appraising gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and Utah state 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 refuted.