Estate Appraisals

Settling an estate often involves determining the value of real estate for tax reporting, probate, asset distribution, or other legal and financial purposes. A professional appraisal provides the executor, attorney, and other parties involved with an independent, well-supported opinion of the property's market value.

Buxton Associates has experience working with executors, attorneys, accountants, and other professionals involved in estate settlement. Our appraisal reports are prepared with careful attention to the requirements of the assignment and applicable professional standards.

Date-of-Death & Retrospective Appraisals

In many estate situations, the required valuation date is the date of death, which may be different from the date the appraisal is ordered. Buxton Associates can provide a retrospective appraisal establishing an opinion of Fair Market Value as of the appropriate historical date.

These appraisals can be important when documenting the value of real property for estate and tax purposes or when a historical value is needed for another legal or financial matter.

Detailed, Well-Supported Reports

An appraisal used for estate or tax purposes should clearly document how the appraiser arrived at the value conclusion. Our reports include supporting market data and an explanation of the analysis and methodology used to develop the opinion of value.

A professional appraisal can provide executors and their professional advisors with the documentation they need when reporting real property values to applicable government agencies or other interested parties.

Confidential & Professional Service

Estate matters can involve sensitive financial and family circumstances. We understand the importance of discretion and confidentiality and follow the ethical requirements of the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP).

Whether you need a current appraisal or a retrospective valuation as of the date of death, Buxton Associates provides independent, professional appraisal services tailored to the requirements of the assignment.