Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Lighthouse Appraisal 195, LLC

Estate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much understanding to the feelings of everyone involved.

We've made a name for ourselves in providing top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. Often, all parties will have their own ideas of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to working with law offices in supplying appraisal reports that exceed their demands.

Generally, settling an estate necessitates an irrefutable appraisal report to show fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the date an appraisal is needed will be different from the date of death. We are comfortable with the systems and requirements obligatory to supply 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 ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion for you.

People often forget that the IRS needs reports filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the the IRS and ME state agencies absolutely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the ME agencies that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal report by Lighthouse Appraisal 195, LLC which will provide him undeniable facts and numbers to deal with revenue agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.