Estate Settlement Appraisals in MD by Astute Appraisals, Inc.

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as promptly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Attorneys and accountants depend on our ethics when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. Sometimes, all parties will have differing expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. We assemble appraisal reports that exceed the needs of the legal system and assorted agencies.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your personal estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Commonly, settling an estate requires an extensive appraisal report to establish fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the date an appraisal is needed will be different from the date of death. Astute Appraisals, Inc. assures that our appraisers are accustomed to the procedures and requirements needed by the IRS and MD revenue agencies to provide 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 listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

People often forget that the IRS needs documents filed to express the numbers involved in estate sales.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. This sort of report will certainly substantiate your claim that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional report from Astute Appraisals, Inc. gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and MD state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the report if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and MD state agencies definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.