Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Independent AppraisalSettling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone left behind. Part of Independent Appraisal's mission statement is to provide top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. There are specific needs for everyone; we are sympathetic to these necessities and are familiar to dealing with all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and various agencies, we write appraisals that definitely outdo all expectations. Contact us promptly to discuss your individual estate appraisal demands and how we can put our business acumen to work for you. Usually, settling an estate requires an irrefutable appraisal report to suggest fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there will be times that the effective date of an appraisal differs from the date of your loss. We are familiar with the systems and requirements needed to perform 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 ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of discretion for all parties involved. People often forget that the IRS needs reports filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales. Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and LA state agencies absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated. An executor will be satisfied by a report by Independent Appraisal which will provide him solid facts and figures to deal with the IRS and LA state agencies' requirements. There's no need to have anything but peace of mind when getting an appraisal from Independent Appraisal, because we will stand by it no matter what. A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. |