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Estate Settlement Appraisals in Rapides Parish by Chris Cunningham Appraisals.

Estate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Lawyers and accountants count on our conduct when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. Sometimes, the parties involved will have different expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. We assemble appraisal reports that outdo the necessities of the courts and assorted agencies.

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

Generally, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to acquire fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, there's a chance the date an appraisal is ordered will deviate the date of death. We are familiar with the systems and requirements needed to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethics provision explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

Many times, people do not fully appreciate the demand to have an intricate appraisal prepared in support of the numbers shown in general documents filed with the IRS and LA state agencies.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Having a professional report from Chris Cunningham Appraisals gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and LA state agency requirements. There's no need to be stressed out when getting a report from Chris Cunningham Appraisals, because we will support it no matter what.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.

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