Estate Appraisals in Naples and Ft. Myers

First of all, we are sorry for your loss.  It is never easy!

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 swiftly and exactly as possible. We work hard to make your responsibilities just a bit easier!

Settling an estate usually requires an appraisal to establish an Opinion of Value for the residential property involved. Often, the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is requested. Appraisal Group of SW Florida, Inc. is familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and Opinion of Value estimate matching the date of death. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.

Many times people do not fully appreciate the need to have a detailed real estate appraisal prepared in support of the estimated numbers being used in documents filed with the IRS and other taxing entities.

Opinions of Value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well founded and substantiated.

Having a professional appraisal gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and state agency requirements. We do our best to lighten your burden and hopefully provide some peace of mind to everyone concerned.  We are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is challenged.

SEE ALSO OUR DATE OF DEATH SECTION

"Our goal is to provide the best quality appraisal services at reasonable prices performed in an ethical and professional manner."