Astute Appraisals, Inc. knows the special needs of estate executors

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much understanding to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Lawyers and accountants count on our ideals when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. Generally, everyone involved will have their own expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. Because of our experience in working with the legal system and other agencies, we provide appraisal reports that always outdo all expectations.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your precise estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to acquire 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. Of course, you need to comfort your family first. Astute Appraisals, Inc. assures that our appraisers are familiar with the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and MD revenue agencies to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms us to confidentiality, guaranteeing the strongest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

Most people don't realize that the IRS requires documents filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales.

One of the most necessary requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report supported by Astute Appraisals, Inc.'s professional appraisers, you will have the understanding that the numbers shown in the appraisal will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

Having a professional appraisal report from Astute Appraisals, Inc. gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and MD state agency requirements. You need not worry over anything, because Astute Appraisals, Inc. will be there to stand by our reports if they are ever refuted.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.