ABC Appraisals knows the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

We've made a name for ourselves in producing excellent appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. There are required needs for everyone; we realize these requirements and are comfortable to dealing with all parties involved. Due to our familiarity in working with attorneys and accountants and different agencies, we create reports that definitely meet all expectations.

Settling an estate most often demands an appraisal to establish fair market value for the home involved. We know that when you lose a loved one, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's imperative to comfort your loved ones first. ABC Appraisals assures that our staff are familiar with the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

Many people do not understand that the IRS needs documents filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales.

One of the most necessary requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

ABC Appraisals ensures an detailed appraisal report, which will provide an executor solid facts and figures that will exceed IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the report if it is ever challenged.

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.