I inherited a house from my father, through his irrevocable trust. He died, almost to the day, when we get our taxable assessment from the Michigan township where we live. Should I use the township assessor's value instead of paying an assessor, to calculate the value of his estate? It's simpler, and saves me a few bucks. Or should I get the house assessed now to pay lower taxes on the 'stepped up' value of the home later, when I eventually sell it, probably in 7-10 years. Will getting an assessment on the house's past value be a big headache down the road? A big expense?
2007-07-17
02:08:27
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