Estate Settlement Appraisals in LA by John D. Schembre

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

Part of John D. Schembre's drive is to provide top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. There are required needs for everyone; we comprehend these needs and are familiar to working with all parties involved. In relation to our familiarity in dealing with the courts and different agencies, we compose appraisals that always exceed all expectations.

Contact us today to discuss your personal estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Settling an estate usually demands an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the residential property involved. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there are times that the date of an appraisal report deviates from the time of death. Our company is comfortable with the practices and requirements obligatory to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes us to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

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

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the the IRS and LA state agencies absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the LA agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

John D. Schembre ensures an well-founded report, which will give an executor definite facts and numbers that will meet IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the report if it is ever refuted.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.