Appraisal Express, LLC knows the special needs of estate executors

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 quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone involved.

Lawyers and accountants rely on our conduct when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. We are sympathetic to their needs and are used to working with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to dealing with law offices in producing appraisals that surpass their requirements.

Contact us immediately to discuss your specialized estate appraisal demands and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Settling an estate most often requires an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the home in question. We empathize that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there will be times that the date of an appraisal report differs from the date of your loss. Our staff is accustomed to the practices and requirements obligatory to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms us to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

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

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the MO agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

Appraisal Express, LLC will provide an substantiated appraisal, which will give an executor solid facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and 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 MO state agencies absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.