Appraisal Direct, Inc. understands the special needs of estate executors

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

Lawyers and accountants depend on our understanding when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. We understand their needs and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. In our company, we are accustomed to working with legal agencies in assembling appraisal reports that out-strip their demands.

Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the estate involved. We understand that when you lose a loved one, even thinking about an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's imperative to comfort your family first. Appraisal Direct, Inc. assures that we are comfortable with the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps us to confidentiality, guaranteeing the highest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

Often, people do not fully comprehend the necessity in having an intricate appraisal report supplied in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS and NC state agencies.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. In having a report supported by Appraisal Direct, Inc.'s expert staff, you will have the understanding that the numbers displayed in the appraisal will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well founded and substantiated.

Appraisal Direct, Inc. will provide an accurate appraisal report, 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 are there to stand behind the report if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.