Whitmore Appraisal Service understands the special needs of estate executors

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've shown that we're experts in producing excellent appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. Sometimes, all parties will have differing requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that meet the obligations of the courts and other agencies.

Generally, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to suggest fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We empathize that when you lose a loved one, even thinking about 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 ordered. We are comfortable with the systems and requirements necessary to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethics provision listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

The requirement of ordering a real estate appraisal when dealing with government agencies to explain income when filing documents is often misunderstood by most people.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. In having a report backed by Whitmore Appraisal Service's expert appraisers, you will have the understanding that the numbers shown in the appraisal report will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

An executor will be satisfied by an appraisal by Whitmore Appraisal Service which will give him solid facts and figures to cooperate with any legal agency's requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the the IRS and AK state agencies absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.