Drake Appraisals understands 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 departed as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've made it our company's goal in supplying top-notch appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are acclimated to helping with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to working with the courts in composing appraisals that surpass their necessities.

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

Settling an estate commonly depends on an appraisal to establish fair market value for the residential property therein. We understand that in this time of loss, acquiring an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, it is possible that the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is required. Our company is comfortable with the systems and requirements needed to produce 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 obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, guaranteeing the fullest degree of discretion for you.

Often, people do not fully realize the importance in having a detailed real estate appraisal produced in support of the numbers being used in general documents filed with the IRS.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. In having a report backed by Drake Appraisals's expert appraisers, you will have the understanding that the numbers provided in the report will clearly demonstrate to the CA agencies that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

An executor will be satisfied by an appraisal by Drake Appraisals which will provide him undeniable facts and numbers to work with any legal agency's requirements. There's no need to be stressed out when getting an appraisal from Drake Appraisals, because we will back it no matter what.

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