![]() Estate Settlement Appraisals in PA by JSHThe 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 promptly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone involved. Part of JSH's company goal is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can rely on. Sometimes, the parties involved will have different ideas of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. We write appraisal reports that transcend the necessities of the courts and various agencies. Contact us immediately to discuss your personal estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you. Commonly, settling an estate requires an irrefutable appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, there's a chance the date an appraisal is requested will deviate the date of death. Our staff is comfortable with the practices and requirements obligatory to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of privacy for all parties involved. People often forget that the IRS needs documents filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales. One of the most necessary requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the PA agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated. Having a professional appraisal from JSH gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and PA state agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because JSH will be there to support our appraisals if they are ever refuted. Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the the IRS and PA state agencies absolutely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. |