Hicks Appraisals knows the special needs of estate executors

Settling 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 with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Attorneys and accountants depend on our understanding when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. Usually, all parties will have different expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. In relation to our experience in dealing with the courts and other agencies, we compose appraisals that always transcend all expectations.

Contact us immediately to discuss your personal estate appraisal demands and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate usually depends on an appraisal to determine fair market value for the estate involved. We know that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the time an appraisal is needed will differ the date of death. Our staff is comfortable with the procedures and requirements obligatory to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of discretion for you and your family.

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

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report supported by Hicks Appraisals's expert staff, you will have the knowledge that the numbers shown in the appraisal will certainly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

An executor will be ecstatic by an appraisal report by Hicks Appraisals which will provide him irrefutable facts and figures to deal with any legal agency's requirements. There's no need to worry when getting an appraisal from us, because we will stand by it no matter what.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.