The Appraisal Group understands the special needs of estate executors

The responsibility of settling an estate, while stressful is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

We've shown that we're experts in supplying excellent appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. Usually, everyone involved will have their own expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. Due to our familiarity in dealing with attorneys and accountants and various agencies, we compose appraisal reports that definitely outdo all expectations.

Settling an estate most often depends on an appraisal to determine fair market value for the property in question. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, now and then the time of death differs from the time the appraisal is ordered. Our staff is familiar with the systems and requirements needed to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes us to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

The requirement of needing an appraisal when cooperating with the IRS to prove income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the the IRS and WI state agencies absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

Having a professional appraisal report from The Appraisal Group gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and WI state agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because The Appraisal Group will be there to back up our reports if they are ever refuted.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.