Branch Appraisal Services, Inc understands the special needs of estate executors

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 promptly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of Branch Appraisal Services, Inc's focus is to provide top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. We comprehend their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to dealing with law offices in producing appraisal reports that exceed their demands.

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

Usually, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to show fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We sympathize that in this time of loss, acquiring an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, sometimes the time of death differs from the date the appraisal is required. Our staff is knowledgeable about the practices and requirements obligatory to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our staff to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

Most of the time people do not fully appreciate the need to have an exhaustive appraisal report produced in support of the numbers being used in general documents filed with the IRS.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

An executor will be satisfied by an appraisal by Branch Appraisal Services, Inc which will provide him undeniable facts and figures to work with any legal agency's requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the report if it is ever refuted.

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