![]() Anderson Appraisals understands the special needs of estate executorsSettling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone involved. We've made it our company's goal in producing excellent appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these necessities and are familiar to dealing with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to interacting with the courts in composing appraisal reports that exceed their demands. Contact us today to discuss your explicit estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our knowledge to work for you. Usually, settling an estate requires an accurate appraisal report to determine 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. Of course, you have to be there for your loved ones first. Our professional staff is knowledgeable about the practices and requirements needed to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, ensuring the highest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones. People often forget that the IRS needs documents filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales. One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the CA agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated. Having a professional appraisal from Anderson Appraisals gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and CA 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 refuted. Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and CA state agencies absolutely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. |