James Earp Appraisal Service understands the special needs of estate executors

The task 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 promptly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much understanding to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Part of James Earp Appraisal Service's company goal is to supply top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can rely on. Sometimes, everyone involved will have their own requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to working with legal agencies in creating reports that meet their requirements.

Settling an estate commonly requires an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the property involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, you need to comfort your loved ones first. Our staff is familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements 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 times, people do not fully acknowledge the demand to have a full appraisal report prepared in support of the numbers shown in general documents filed with revenue authorities.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. A report of this caliber will definitely substantiate the evidence that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

An executor will be ecstatic by an appraisal by James Earp Appraisal Service which will show him solid facts and numbers to work with the IRS and NC state agencies' requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because James Earp Appraisal Service will be there to support our work if they are ever refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and NC state agencies absolutely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.