![]() Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Drost Appraisal ServicesSettling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as promptly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone involved. We've made a name for ourselves in providing excellent appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these requirements and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. In relation to our experience in working with the legal system and other agencies, we produce reports that definitely meet all expectations. Contact us today to discuss your explicit estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our experience to work for you. Commonly, settling an estate requires an accurate appraisal report to suggest fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there will be times that the date of an appraisal report differs from the time of death. We are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements obligatory to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our company to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of discretion for you and your family. The requirement of ordering a real estate appraisal when cooperating with the IRS to prove income when filing documents is often not considered by most people. One of the most important requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and correct. An executor will be satisfied by an appraisal report by Drost Appraisal Services which will show him irrefutable facts and figures to deal with any legal agency's requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the report if it is ever challenged. A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. |