North Fork Appraisal Services understands the special needs of estate executors

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 swiftly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've made it our company's goal in producing top-notch appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. Because of our experience in working with the courts and various agencies, we assemble appraisal reports that definitely exceed all expectations.

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

Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the property in question. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there can be times that the date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. North Fork Appraisal Services assures that we are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for you.

Many times, people do not fully acknowledge the demand to have a detailed appraisal report prepared in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS.

One of the most significant requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. This sort of report will definitely substantiate your claim that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

North Fork Appraisal Services ensures an detailed appraisal, which will give an executor clear facts and numbers that will meet IRS and 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.

An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.