Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Carter-Isakson Appraisals

Estate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as swiftly 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 involved.

Part of Carter-Isakson Appraisals's drive is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these requirements and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. We offer appraisal reports that out-strip the requirements of the courts and various agencies.

Commonly, settling an estate necessitates an clear appraisal report to determine fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We sympathize that when you lose a loved one, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there will be times that the date of an appraisal deviates from the date of your loss. Carter-Isakson Appraisals assures that our staff are comfortable with the procedures and requirements needed by the IRS and WY revenue agencies to supply 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 stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

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

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. A report of this caliber will clearly show the evidence that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional report from Carter-Isakson Appraisals gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and WY state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever refuted.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.