Estate & Probate Appraisals in Atlanta, Georgia Settling an Estate? The Wrong Real Estate Value Can Create Problems Later…
When real estate is part of an estate, establishing a credible value can be important for probate, estate administration, distribution among heirs, tax planning, or a future sale. Depending on the assignment, the appropriate value may be the property's fair market value as of the owner's date of death, not its value today.
An independent estate appraisal provides executors, families, attorneys, and other estate professionals with a documented and supportable opinion of value based on the property and relevant market conditions.
How Does an Estate or Probate Appraisal Work?
Step 1 — Define the Assignment
We identify the property, purpose of the appraisal, intended users, and appropriate effective date. When necessary, this includes developing a retrospective value as of the owner's date of death.
Step 2 — Research & Analyze
We research the property and analyze relevant market data, including comparable sales and other applicable evidence from the appropriate market and time period.
Step 3 — Develop the Appraisal
The applicable valuation approaches are developed and reconciled into an independent opinion of market value, supported by a professional appraisal report.
Estate & Probate Appraisal Q&A
What does an estate appraiser do?
An estate appraiser develops an independent opinion of a property's value for estate-related purposes using relevant property and market data.
Do you need an appraisal for probate?
Not every probate matter requires a real estate appraisal. However, an appraisal may be needed when a credible and supportable property value must be established for estate administration, tax matters, distribution, litigation, or other purposes. Your attorney or tax professional can advise whether one is required for your specific situation.
What is a date-of-death appraisal?
A date-of-death appraisal develops a retrospective opinion of value as of the decedent's date of death. This may require researching sales and market conditions from months or even years earlier.
Why hire an independent estate and probate appraiser?
An independent appraisal provides a professionally developed and documented opinion of value that can assist executors, heirs, attorneys, accountants, and other estate professionals.
Do you provide estate and probate appraisals in Atlanta, Georgia?
Yes. R.E.I. Valuations and Advisory provides independent residential and commercial real estate appraisal services for estate and probate matters throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area.
Need an Estate or Probate Appraisal?
Start with a complimentary initial consultation. We'll discuss the property, intended use, effective date, and available information to help determine the appropriate appraisal scope before you move forward.
Estate matters are often time-sensitive, particularly when attorneys, accountants, courts, heirs, or filing deadlines are involved. Appointments are accepted based on current appraisal capacity, so early scheduling is recommended when a specific deadline must be met.
Contact R.E.I. Valuations and Advisory today to discuss your estate or probate appraisal.
Call: 404-692-3878
Email: REIvaluations@gmail.com
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