Estate Settlement Appraisals in CA by Barnard & Associates Appraisal Services

The responsibility of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone involved.

We've made a name for ourselves in producing top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we realize these requirements and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. In our company, we are used to dealing with law offices in creating reports that transcend their needs.

Contact us promptly to discuss your individual estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Generally, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's expected that you need to take care of your loved ones first. We are comfortable with the systems and requirements obligatory to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps us to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

The necessity of having an appraisal report when cooperating with revenue services to prove income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the CA agencies that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

Barnard & Associates Appraisal Services guarantees an accurate appraisal report, which will give an executor clear facts and numbers that will meet IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the the IRS and CA state agencies definitely should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.