Appraisals for Estate Settlement by Monroe Owen Appraisal, Inc.

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 sympathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of Monroe Owen Appraisal, Inc.'s mission statement is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are used to working with all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with the legal system and different agencies, we produce reports that always transcend all expectations.

Contact us immediately to discuss your precise estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Settling an estate usually requires an appraisal to suggest fair market value for the residential property therein. We sympathize that when you lose a loved one, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's imperative to comfort your loved ones first. Our staff is knowledgeable about the systems and requirements needed to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

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

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the the IRS and IN state agencies absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the IN agencies that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal by Monroe Owen Appraisal, Inc. which will give him undeniable facts and numbers to deal with revenue agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the report if it is ever challenged.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the the IRS and IN state agencies absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.