James Valdez Appraisal Service understands the special needs of estate executors

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 quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Part of James Valdez Appraisal Service's drive is to supply top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can rely on. We realize their needs and are accustomed to helping with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to working with law offices in writing reports that meet their requirements.

Contact us immediately to discuss your unique estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to suggest fair market value for the estate therein. We know that in times like this, ordering 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 required. Our company is accustomed to the systems and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethics provision explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

The requirement of ordering an appraisal when dealing with government agencies to prove income when filing documents is often not considered by most people.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. This sort of report will definitely demonstrate the evidence that the numbers displayed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal report by James Valdez Appraisal Service which will provide him undeniable facts and numbers to cooperate with the IRS and CA state agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.