Hopewell Appraisals LLC knows the special needs of estate executorsSettling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly 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. We've shown that we're experts in providing top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. Generally, everyone involved will have differing requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to interacting with law offices in assembling reports that transcend their requirements. Contact us immediately to discuss your exact estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our experience to work for you. Settling an estate commonly demands an appraisal to show fair market value for the estate involved. We understand that when you lose a loved one, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, you need to comfort your loved ones first. Our professional staff is knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements needed to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethics provision listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes us to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones. People often forget that the IRS requires documents filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales. One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. A report of this caliber will definitely demonstrate your claim that the numbers within within the report are well-founded and accurate. An executor will be ecstatic by an appraisal report by Hopewell Appraisals LLC which will provide him solid facts and numbers to work with revenue agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged. Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. |