Appraisals for Estate Settlement

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important 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.

Attorneys and accountants count on our conduct when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. We understand their needs and are accustomed to helping with all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and various agencies, we furnish appraisals that always exceed all expectations.

Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to show fair market value for the home involved. We sympathize that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the date an appraisal report is requested will deviate the date of death. Our professional staff is knowledgeable about the practices 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 requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

Most people don't realize that the IRS requires information filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the the IRS and NY & NJ state agencies definitely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. In having a report supported by our expert staff, you will have the knowledge that the numbers displayed in the report will certainly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

Having a professional report from Zachary Kimmel gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and NY & NJ state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the report if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the the IRS and NY & NJ state agencies definitely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.