Estate Settlement Appraisals in VA by Ric Lang Appraisals

The task of settling an estate, while stressful is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of Ric Lang Appraisals's company goal is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. We cater to their needs and are used to working with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to dealing with law offices in supplying reports that meet their demands.

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

Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the home involved. We sympathize that when you lose a loved one, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's imperative to comfort your family first. Our company is knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements necessary to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes us to confidentiality, assuring the fullest degree of discretion for you.

Many people do not understand that the IRS requires reports filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

Ric Lang Appraisals will provide an detailed appraisal, which will provide an executor accurate facts and figures that will exceed IRS and revenue agency requirements. There's no need to worry when getting a report from us, because we will stand by it no matter what.

One of the most important requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.