a la mode knows the special needs of estate executorsSettling 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 exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone in bereavement. Part of a la mode's mission statement is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. Often, the parties involved will have differing suggestions of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. We supply appraisal reports that surpass the requirements of the legal system and other agencies. Contact us immediately to discuss your unique estate appraisal demands and how we can put our experience to work for you. Commonly, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to establish 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. Of course, it's imperative to take care of your family first. a la mode assures that we are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements needed by the IRS and UT revenue agencies to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethics provision explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones. Many people do not understand that the IRS needs reports filed to express the numbers involved in estate sales. Opinions of value used in documents provided to the the IRS and UT state agencies absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the UT agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and correct. An executor will be satisfied by a report by a la mode which will give him solid facts and figures to cooperate with revenue agencies' requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because a la mode will be there to support our appraisals if they are ever challenged. An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. |