Estate Settlement Appraisals in MD by Landmark Appraisal

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of Landmark Appraisal's focus is to supply top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. Often, the parties involved will have their own requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. Due to our familiarity in working with attorneys and accountants and different agencies, we furnish appraisals that definitely outdo all expectations.

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

Commonly, settling an estate requires an accurate appraisal report to acquire fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there are times that the date of an appraisal deviates from the time of death. Landmark Appraisal assures that we are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements requested by revenue services 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 stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of discretion for you.

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

One of the most important 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. A report of this caliber will clearly substantiate your claim that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional report from Landmark Appraisal gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and MD state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.