Appraisals by Derrick Marshall knows the special needs of estate executors

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

We've made it our company's goal in supplying top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. There are required needs for everyone; we are sympathetic to these requirements and are familiar to working with all parties involved. In our company, we are used to dealing with law offices in creating appraisal reports that transcend their demands.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your unique estate appraisal needs and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Settling an estate usually depends on an appraisal to suggest fair market value for the estate in question. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the date an appraisal is ordered will deviate the date of death. Appraisals by Derrick Marshall assures that our appraisers are familiar with the procedures and requirements needed by the IRS and IN revenue agencies to perform 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 ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our staff to confidentiality, assuring the fullest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

Many times, people do not fully appreciate the importance in having a full real estate appraisal supplied in support of the numbers being used in general documents filed with revenue authorities.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the the IRS and IN state agencies absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. In having a report supported by Appraisals by Derrick Marshall's expert staff, you will have the understanding that the numbers displayed in the appraisal will clearly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

Having a professional report from Appraisals by Derrick Marshall gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and IN state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.

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