Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Scott M. Matt, L.L.C.

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

Part of Scott M. Matt, L.L.C.'s mission statement is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can rely on. We understand their needs and are acclimated to helping with all parties involved. Because of our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and different agencies, we offer appraisals that definitely transcend all expectations.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your personal estate appraisal needs and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate commonly demands an appraisal to establish fair market value for the property therein. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there will be times that the date of an appraisal report differs from the date of your loss. Scott M. Matt, L.L.C. assures that our appraisers are comfortable with the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to supply 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 ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our staff to confidentiality, assuring the fullest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

Many times, people do not fully acknowledge the need to have a full real estate appraisal prepared in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. In having a report supported by Scott M. Matt, L.L.C.'s expert appraisers, you will have the knowledge that the numbers provided in the report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

An executor will be satisfied by an appraisal by Scott M. Matt, L.L.C. which will show him solid facts and figures to deal with the IRS and LA state agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the report if it is ever challenged.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.