![]() Rahn Appraisals understands the special needs of estate executorsEstate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone in bereavement. We've shown that we're experts in supplying top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are accustomed to helping with all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and other agencies, we assemble appraisal reports that definitely exceed all expectations. Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your precise estate appraisal needs and how we can put our knowledge to work for you. Usually, settling an estate requires an accurate appraisal report to determine fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, sometimes the time of death differs from the date the appraisal is required. Rahn Appraisals assures that we are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and CA revenue agencies to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our company to confidentiality, ensuring the highest degree of discretion for all parties involved. Most people don't realize that the IRS requires documents filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales. Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and CA state agencies definitely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. A report of this caliber will definitely demonstrate the evidence that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate. Having a professional report from Rahn Appraisals gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and CA 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 refuted. An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. |