Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Lora Alexander

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

We've made a name for ourselves in producing excellent appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. Sometimes, all parties will have differing requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and other agencies, we assemble reports that definitely transcend all expectations.

Settling an estate most often depends on an appraisal to determine fair market value for the estate involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's expected that you need to comfort your loved ones first. We are accustomed to the practices and requirements obligatory to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our company to confidentiality, providing the highest degree of discretion for you.

Many people do not understand that the IRS needs reports filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales.

One of the most necessary requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report supported by Lora Alexander's expert appraisers, you will have the knowledge that the numbers displayed in the report will certainly demonstrate to the NC agencies that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

Lora Alexander guarantees an accurate appraisal report, which will give an executor accurate facts and figures that will exceed IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will 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.