Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Joanne Fritz Appraisals

The task of settling an estate, while stressful is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as promptly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much understanding to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of Joanne Fritz Appraisals's drive is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can rely on. We cater to their needs and are familiar with dealing with all parties involved. We assemble appraisal reports that outdo the obligations of the legal system and different agencies.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your individual estate appraisal needs and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Settling an estate commonly demands an appraisal to suggest fair market value for the house affected. We understand that when you lose a loved one, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, now and then the date of death differs from the time the appraisal is ordered. Our professional staff is knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements needed to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of discretion for you.

Many people do not understand that the IRS needs reports filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the MI agencies that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal by Joanne Fritz Appraisals which will provide him irrefutable facts and numbers to work with the IRS and MI state agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the report if it is ever challenged.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.