Estate Settlement Appraisals in Indiana by Twin City Appraisal Service

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor, you have been given the authority to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and attentively as possible. You can count on us to respond expeditiously and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone involved.

Part of Twin City Appraisal Service's mission statement is to provide top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can rely on. There are required needs for everyone; we understand these needs and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to working with law offices in producing appraisals that transcend their needs.

Contact us promptly to discuss your specialized estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Generally, settling an estate requires an irrefutable appraisal report to ascertain market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the date an appraisal is ordered will deviate the date of death. Our professional staff is comfortable with the practices and requirements necessary to provide a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for you.

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

One of the most important requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

Having a professional appraisal from Twin City Appraisal Service gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and Indiana state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever refuted.