Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by South Sound Appraisal, Inc.

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As a trustee, you've been given the power to carry out the wishes of the departed as swiftly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to respond expeditiously and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of South Sound Appraisal, Inc.'s focus is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. We understand their needs and are used to helping with all parties involved. In our company, we are used to interacting with law offices in supplying reports that out-strip their demands.

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

Settling an estate most often depends on an appraisal to show market value for the house therein. We understand that in times like this, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, often the date of death differs from the time the appraisal is needed. We are accustomed to the procedures and requirements needed to provide a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our appraisers to confidentiality, assuring the strongest degree of discretion for you.

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

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the IRS and Washington agencies absolutely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. In having a report supported by South Sound Appraisal, Inc.'s professional staff, you will have the knowledge that the numbers displayed in the appraisal will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

Having a professional report from South Sound Appraisal, Inc. gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and Washington 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.