Estate Settlement Appraisals in NM by Payne And Associates

The task of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone involved.

Lawyers and accountants count on our ethics when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. We are sympathetic to their needs and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. In our company, we are used to working with legal agencies in writing appraisals that exceed their requirements.

Contact us promptly to discuss your specialized estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Settling an estate commonly demands an appraisal to show fair market value for the residential property therein. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, you have to be there for your family first. Our staff is knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements obligatory to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

People often forget that the IRS requires documents filed to express the numbers involved in estate sales.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. In having a report backed by Payne And Associates's expert appraisers, you will have the understanding that the numbers shown in the appraisal will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

Having a professional appraisal report from Payne And Associates gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and NM state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the the IRS and NM state agencies definitely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.