Lakewood Evaluations understands the special needs of estate executorsThe task 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 quickly 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 involved. Lawyers and accountants depend on our ethics when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. Sometimes, everyone involved will have differing ideas of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. In our company, we are accustomed to interacting with law offices in composing reports that transcend their demands. Contact us immediately to discuss your individual estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you. Usually, settling an estate necessitates an irrefutable appraisal report to suggest fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We know that in this time of loss, even thinking about an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, there is a chance that the time of death differs from the date the appraisal is required. Our company is familiar with the practices and requirements necessary to provide 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 ethics provision listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of privacy for you and your family. All too often, people do not fully understand the importance in having a complete appraisal prepared in support of the numbers being used in general documents filed with the IRS. One of the most essential requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in an exhaustive 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. Having a professional appraisal from Lakewood Evaluations gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and WA state agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because we will be there to stand by our appraisals if they are ever refuted. An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. |