Parish Appraisal Services knows the special needs of estate executorsEstate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. 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 empathy to the feelings of everyone involved. We've shown that we're experts in producing top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. Sometimes, the parties involved will have their own expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. We write appraisal reports that transcend the needs of the courts and various agencies. Contact us promptly to discuss your explicit estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our experience to work for you. Commonly, settling an estate requires an irrefutable appraisal report to determine 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. Due to this, sometimes the time of death differs from the time the appraisal is needed. Our staff is accustomed to the procedures and requirements needed to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our appraisers to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of privacy for all parties involved. Most people don't realize that the IRS needs information filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales. Opinions of value used in documents provided to the the IRS and KY state agencies definitely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the KY agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and correct. Having a professional appraisal report from Parish Appraisal Services gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and KY 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. Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. |