Atlantic Appraisal Services knows the special needs of estate executorsSettling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved. Lawyers and accountants depend on our ideals 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 are sympathetic to these necessities and are comfortable to dealing with all parties involved. We assemble appraisal reports that surpass the requirements of the courts and various groups. Contact us immediately to discuss your specific estate appraisal needs and how we can put our business acumen to work for you. Generally, settling an estate requires an accurate appraisal report to show fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We know that when you lose a loved one, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there will be times that the date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. We are familiar with the systems and requirements necessary to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms us to confidentiality, guaranteeing the strongest degree of discretion for you and your family. Many people do not understand that the IRS needs documents filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales. Opinions of value used in documents provided to the the IRS and NJ state agencies absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated. Having a professional appraisal from Atlantic Appraisal Services gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and NJ state agency 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. An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. |