Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Amy Beckstead

Estate settlement 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 respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much understanding to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of Amy Beckstead's mission statement is to supply top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. Generally, everyone involved will have different requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. Because of our familiarity in working with attorneys and accountants and other agencies, we create appraisal reports that definitely exceed all expectations.

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

Settling an estate usually requires an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the estate affected. We sympathize that in times like this, ordering 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 requested. Our staff is familiar with the systems and requirements obligatory to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of discretion for you.

Most people don't realize that the IRS needs documents filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. This sort of report will clearly demonstrate the evidence that the numbers displayed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional report from Amy Beckstead gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and UT state agency requirements. There's no need to be concerned when getting a report from us, because we will back it no matter what.

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in an exhaustive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.