Appraisals for Estate Settlement by TL Strickland Inc.

Estate settlement is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much understanding to the feelings of everyone involved.

Lawyers and accountants depend on our conduct when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. Sometimes, all parties will have different suggestions of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to dealing with legal agencies in composing reports that out-strip their requirements.

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

Settling an estate usually depends on an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the home affected. We understand that in times like this, even thinking about an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's imperative to take care of your family first. TL Strickland Inc. assures that we are accustomed to the procedures and requirements requested by revenue services to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our appraisers to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

People often forget that the IRS requires information filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the the IRS and SC state agencies absolutely should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the SC agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

Having a professional appraisal report from TL Strickland Inc. gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and SC 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.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the the IRS and SC state agencies absolutely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.