Richard J. Ward, SRA knows the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful 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 sympathy to the feelings of everyone involved.

Lawyers and accountants count on our understanding when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. We are sympathetic to their needs and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. We furnish appraisal reports that surpass the necessities of the courts and various groups.

Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to determine fair market value for the home involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the date an appraisal is ordered will differ the date of death. We are accustomed to the procedures and requirements necessary to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

Often, people do not fully appreciate the demand to have a comprehensive appraisal supplied in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS and NJ state agencies.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report backed by Richard J. Ward, SRA's expert staff, you will have the knowledge that the numbers provided in the appraisal will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

Having a professional report from Richard J. Ward, SRA gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and NJ state agency requirements. There's no need to be stressed out when getting an appraisal from us, because we will back it no matter what.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and NJ state agencies absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.