![]() Appraisals for Estate Settlement by SGC Appraisal, LLCSettling 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 swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone left behind. Part of SGC Appraisal, LLC's drive is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can rely on. Often, all parties will have differing expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. In our company, we are accustomed to working with the courts in supplying appraisals that transcend their needs. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your specific estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our knowledge to work for you. Commonly, settling an estate requires an clear appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We know that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the time an appraisal report is needed will be different from the date of death. SGC Appraisal, LLC assures that we are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements needed by the IRS and WA revenue agencies to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our appraisers to confidentiality, providing the highest degree of discretion for all parties involved. The requirement of ordering an appraisal when cooperating with the IRS to show income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people. One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. A report of this caliber will certainly show the evidence that the numbers provided within the report are well-founded and accurate. Having a professional appraisal from SGC Appraisal, LLC gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and WA state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the report if it is ever challenged. Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the the IRS and WA state agencies definitely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. |