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September 17, 2026
Trust Property Appraisals Done Wrong Cost Heirs Thousands ? trust property appraisal estate tax

Trust Property Appraisals Done Wrong Cost Heirs Thousands

When a family home sells decades after it was last listed, the first estate appraisal is often the wrong number. Locking it in before listing can create a taxable gain that costs heirs tens of thousands. Here is how to catch the problem in time.