Estate & Trust Appraisals
Settling an estate usually requires an appraiser to establish an opinion of "Fair Market Value" (FMV)
for the residential property involved. Often, the date of death (effective date of the appraisal) differs
from the date of the inspection. I am familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to
perform a retrospective forensic appraisal with an effective date and a "Fair Market Value" opinion
matching the date of death. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds me with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.
Attorneys, Accountants, and Financial Planners rely on my appraisal services when they need an
expert to complete an accurate "Fair Market Value" (FMV) opinion for estate tax return filing, tax
planning, wills, bankruptcy, or disputes requiring a valuation of real property.