Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Aikin Appraisal Services, LLC

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful task. As a trustee, you've been given the authority to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to respond expeditiously and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved.

Lawyers and accountants count on our ideals when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being determined for real property. Usually, the parties involved will have different suggestions of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to working with law offices in creating appraisals that transcend their needs.

	Contact us today to discuss your individual estate appraisal needs and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Generally, settling an estate necessitates an irrefutable appraisal report to determine market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We know that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, you have to take care of your family first. Aikin Appraisal Services, LLC assures that our staff is knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to perform a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of privacy for you.

Many people do not understand that the IRS needs documents filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

One of the most significant requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

Aikin Appraisal Services, LLC guarantees a substantiated report, which will give an executor definite facts and figures that will meet IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.