![]() Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Bill ScharfThe task 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 understanding to the feelings of everyone involved. Part of Bill Scharf's company goal is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. Often, the parties involved will have their own suggestions of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. We compose appraisal reports that out-strip the obligations of the legal system and assorted agencies. Contact us today to discuss your personal estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our experience to work for you. Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the estate in question. We understand that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there are times that the effective date of an appraisal deviates from the date of your loss. Bill Scharf assures that our staff are accustomed to the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our appraisers to confidentiality, providing the highest degree of privacy for you. The requirement of needing a real estate appraisal when dealing with government agencies to prove income when filing documents is often not considered by most people. One of the most necessary requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report backed by Bill Scharf's professional staff, you will have the knowledge that the numbers displayed in the appraisal report will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and correct. Bill Scharf will provide an substantiated appraisal, which will give an executor accurate facts and figures that will exceed IRS and revenue agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because Bill Scharf will be there to stand by our appraisals if they are ever challenged. Opinions of value used in documents filed with the the IRS and CO state agencies absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. |