Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Kesterson Appraisal Services

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

We've made it our company's goal in supplying top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these needs and are comfortable to dealing with all parties involved. We furnish appraisal reports that out-strip the needs of the legal system and various agencies.

Generally, settling an estate necessitates an clear appraisal report to show fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, you need to comfort your family first. Kesterson Appraisal Services assures that our staff are comfortable with the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and IA revenue agencies to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our appraisers to confidentiality, providing the highest degree of privacy for you.

All too often, people do not fully appreciate the importance in having a complete appraisal report supplied in support of the numbers being used in general documents filed with revenue authorities.

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Kesterson Appraisal Services will provide an accurate report, which will give an executor clear facts and numbers that will meet IRS and state agency requirements. There's no need to have anything but peace of mind when getting a report from us, because we will support it no matter what.

One of the most significant 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.

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