Estate Settlement Appraisals in MD by Kim Miller

The job 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 swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've shown that we're experts in providing excellent appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. Usually, all parties will have different expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. Due to our experience in dealing with attorneys and accountants and other agencies, we offer appraisals that definitely exceed all expectations.

Contact us promptly to discuss your specialized estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Settling an estate most often demands an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the home in question. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there will be times that the date of an appraisal report differs from the time of death. Our staff is familiar with the systems and requirements needed to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms us to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

Many people do not understand that the IRS requires documents filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales.

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Having a professional appraisal from Kim Miller gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and MD 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 provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.