Estate Settlement Appraisals in KY by Michael Cowles Appraisals

The responsibility 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 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 supplying excellent appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. We comprehend their needs and are acclimated to helping with all parties involved. Because of our experience in dealing with the courts and various agencies, we write reports that always outdo all expectations.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your specialized estate appraisal demands and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate commonly demands an appraisal to determine fair market value for the estate therein. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, often the date of death differs from the time the appraisal is ordered. Michael Cowles Appraisals assures that we are accustomed to the procedures and requirements requested by revenue services to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our appraisers to confidentiality, guaranteeing the highest degree of discretion for you and your family.

Most people don't realize that the IRS needs information filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. This sort of report will certainly demonstrate your claim that the numbers within within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Michael Cowles Appraisals guarantees an detailed appraisal report, which will provide an executor definite facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and state agency requirements. You need not worry over anything, because we will be there to support our work if they are ever challenged.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.