Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Gail Wagner

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

We've made a name for ourselves in producing the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we comprehend these requirements and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. In relation to our familiarity in dealing with the courts and other agencies, we offer appraisals that always exceed all expectations.

Commonly, settling an estate necessitates an accurate appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, sometimes the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is requested. Our professional staff is knowledgeable about the systems and requirements needed 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 us to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

Many times, people do not fully fathom the requirement to have a complete appraisal prepared in support of the numbers being used in general documents filed with the IRS.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the OH agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Gail Wagner guarantees an detailed appraisal report, which will provide an executor definite facts and figures that will meet IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.