![]() Estate Settlement Appraisals in NJ by Richard J. Ward, SRAThe job 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 deceased as promptly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved. Part of Richard J. Ward, SRA's focus is to offer top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. There are required needs for everyone; we cater to these needs and are familiar to working with all parties involved. In relation to our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and different agencies, we assemble reports that definitely transcend all expectations. Contact us immediately to discuss your individual estate appraisal demands and how we can put our knowledge to work for you. Generally, settling an estate necessitates an clear appraisal report to show fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We empathize that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there are times that the effective date of an appraisal deviates from the date of your loss. We are comfortable with the procedures and requirements necessary to produce 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) binds our appraisers to confidentiality, guaranteeing the fullest degree of privacy for you. The necessity of ordering an appraisal report when dealing with government agencies to explain income when filing documents is often misunderstood by most people. An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. 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 report will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well founded and correct. Having a professional appraisal from Richard J. Ward, SRA gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and NJ state agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because we will be there to back up our appraisals if they are ever refuted. Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. |