Central Alabama Appraisal knows the special needs of estate executors

The job of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone involved.

Part of Central Alabama Appraisal's drive is to provide top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. Generally, all parties will have different requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that exceed the necessities of the legal system and other groups.

Contact us immediately to discuss your specialized estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the property affected. We understand that in times like this, ordering an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the time an appraisal report is ordered will not match the date of death. Our professional staff is comfortable with the systems and requirements needed to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethics provision explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

People often forget that the IRS requires documents filed to express the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the the IRS and AL state agencies absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. In having a report backed by Central Alabama Appraisal's expert staff, you will have the understanding that the numbers shown in the appraisal report will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

An executor will be satisfied by an appraisal report by Central Alabama Appraisal which will show him irrefutable facts and numbers to deal with any legal agency's requirements. There's no need to worry when getting a report from Central Alabama Appraisal, because we will back it no matter what.

One of the most necessary requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.