Estate Settlement Appraisals in MI by Northern Living AppraisalsEstate 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 with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement. We've made it our company's goal in supplying excellent appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. We cater to their needs and are used to working with all parties involved. In relation to our experience in dealing with attorneys and accountants and various agencies, we create appraisal reports that always exceed all expectations. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your exact estate appraisal needs and how we can put our knowledge to work for you. Commonly, settling an estate necessitates an accurate appraisal report to show fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, often the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is requested. Our company is knowledgeable about the practices and requirements needed to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes us to confidentiality, providing the highest degree of discretion for you and your family. People often forget that the IRS requires documents filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales. Opinions of value used in documents provided to the the IRS and MI state agencies definitely should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated. Having a professional appraisal from Northern Living Appraisals gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and MI state agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because we will be there to stand by our reports if they are ever challenged. An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. |