![]() Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Leah ReynoldsThe job of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone in bereavement. We've made it our company's goal in producing top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. We cater to their needs and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that transcend the needs of the legal system and other groups. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your exact estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our business acumen to work for you. Settling an estate most often requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the property in question. We understand that in times like this, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's imperative to take care of your family first. Our professional staff is comfortable with the systems and requirements needed to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethics provision explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of privacy for you and your family. Often, people do not fully realize the demand to have a detailed appraisal supplied in support of the numbers being used in tax documents filed with the IRS and ND state agencies. An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the ND agencies that the numbers used are accurate and correct. Having a professional appraisal report from Leah Reynolds gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and ND state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged. An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. |