Estate Settlement Appraisals
by Panhandle Appraisals, LLC

We provide timely and detailed residential real estate appraisals for use by individuals and attorneys in settlement of estates.

For individuals, the responsibility of settling an estate can be overwhelming and stressful. Knowing the true value of the residential property of an estate will help you to settle the estate.

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

Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the home involved. We understand that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the date an appraisal is ordered will be different from the date of death. We are comfortable with the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our appraisers to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of privacy for you and your family.

People often forget that the IRS requires reports filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales.

One of the most important requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. This sort of report will certainly demonstrate your claim that the numbers displayed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional appraisal from Panhandle Appraisals, LLC gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and Texas state agency requirements. There's no need to have anything but peace of mind when getting a report from us.

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.