Property Valuations for Estate Settlement by Hatch Appraisal

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've shown that we're experts in producing the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. Sometimes, everyone involved will have their own requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with the legal system and other agencies, we produce reports that definitely exceed all expectations.

Contact us today to discuss your specific estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to acquire 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 time an appraisal is needed will not match the date of death. We are accustomed to the practices and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, providing the highest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

Most of the time people do not fully fathom the demand to have an exhaustive appraisal report produced in support of the numbers shown in general documents filed with revenue authorities.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. This sort of report will certainly show your claim that the numbers within within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional report from Hatch Appraisal gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and South Dakota 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.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.