Ask Pat About Appraisals understands the special needs of estate executors

The task 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 swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone involved.

We've shown that we're experts in producing the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. We understand their needs and are acclimated to helping with all parties involved. We compose appraisal reports that out-strip the obligations of the legal system and other agencies.

Contact us today to discuss your personal estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate commonly requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the home therein. We understand that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the time an appraisal report is requested will deviate the date of death. Ask Pat About Appraisals assures that our staff are comfortable with the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and IN revenue agencies to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

The requirement of having an appraisal report when dealing with the IRS to explain income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the the IRS and IN state agencies definitely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Ask Pat About Appraisals will provide an detailed report, which will provide an executor solid facts and figures that will meet IRS and revenue agency requirements. There's no need to be stressed out when getting an appraisal from us, because we will stand by it no matter what.

One of the most necessary requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.