Stouffers Appraisal Service knows the special needs of estate executors

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful 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 empathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Attorneys and accountants depend on our understanding when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these requirements and are familiar to working with all parties involved. Because of our familiarity in dealing with the courts and other agencies, we assemble appraisal reports that always meet all expectations.

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

Usually, settling an estate necessitates an clear appraisal report to determine fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, sometimes the time of death differs from the date the appraisal is requested. Stouffers Appraisal Service assures that our staff are familiar with the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to produce 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 listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our company to confidentiality, assuring the strongest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

Many times, people do not fully appreciate the need to have an intricate appraisal report prepared in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with revenue authorities.

One of the most important requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report backed by Stouffers Appraisal Service's professional appraisers, you will have the peace of mind that the numbers displayed in the appraisal report will certainly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

Stouffers Appraisal Service will provide an accurate appraisal report, which will provide an executor solid facts and figures that will meet IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.