Easing the Burden for Executors and Administrators.
Serving as an executor is a heavy responsibility. One of the primary duties is establishing the Fair Market Value of real estate as of the Date of Death (Retrospective Appraisal) for tax reporting and equitable distribution.
Washington Appraisal specializes in Estate & Probate valuations. We understand the sensitivity of the situation and the strict requirements of the IRS and local Probate Courts.
Why Attorneys Trust Us:
Retrospective Accuracy: We determine value as of a specific past date to establish a “step-up in basis.”
Defensible Reports: Our appraisals are built to withstand scrutiny from the IRS and beneficiaries.
Speed & Sensitivity: We prioritize estate files to help you close the probate process efficiently.
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An estate appraisal establishes the property’s fair market value as of a specific effective date—typically the date of death.
A probate appraisal is used by attorneys or executors to meet court or IRS reporting requirements, often determining value for estate taxes or inheritance division.
Our reports comply fully with USPAP, IRS Publication 561, and local court submission standards, ensuring they are admissible and credible in any legal setting.
We discuss the purpose of the appraisal, effective date (often retrospective), and report format required by your attorney or accountant.
Depending on availability and court needs, we perform a full property inspection or retrospective desktop analysis.
We source comparable sales from the relevant time period to ensure the value reflects true market conditions at the time of death.
You’ll receive a USPAP and IRS-compliant report including photos, comparable grids, adjustments, and supporting documentation.
We coordinate directly with your attorney, fiduciary, or tax professional if additional clarification is needed.
Most reports are delivered within 1–3 business days, though larger estates or multiple properties may take longer.
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Decades of combined experience in court-accepted estate valuations.
All reports meet IRS Publication 561 and USPAP standards.
Regularly engaged by estate attorneys, accountants, and financial planners across DC, VA, and MD.
Most reports delivered within 1–3 days, with full transparency if more time is required.
We understand the sensitivity of estate-related matters and handle every case with care and discretion.
We provide estate and probate appraisals throughout:
Washington DC, Northern Virginia (Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun, Prince William, Alexandria, Falls Church), and Maryland (Montgomery, Prince George’s, Howard, Anne Arundel, Frederick, Charles).