Appraisals for Estate Settlement by WHD Value

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. 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 respect to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of WHD Value's mission statement is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. Sometimes, the parties involved will have their own expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Because of our familiarity in dealing with the legal system and various agencies, we produce appraisal reports that definitely outdo all expectations.

Settling an estate most often depends on an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the residential property involved. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there can be times that the date of an appraisal differs from the date of your loss. WHD Value assures that our staff are accustomed to the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and PA revenue agencies to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

Often, people do not fully comprehend the necessity in having a full appraisal prepared in support of the numbers displayed in tax documents filed with the IRS and PA state agencies.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. This sort of report will clearly show the evidence that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal report by WHD Value which will show him solid facts and figures to deal with revenue agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.