Oswalt Appraisals knows 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 deceased as swiftly 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 left behind.

Lawyers and accountants rely on our conduct when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. We comprehend their needs and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. We construct appraisal reports that surpass the obligations of the legal system and different agencies.

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

Settling an estate commonly demands an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the home therein. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, there's a chance the time an appraisal report is ordered will differ the date of death. Our professional staff is comfortable with the procedures and requirements needed to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes us to confidentiality, guaranteeing the strongest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

The requirement of having a real estate appraisal when dealing with the IRS to prove income when filing documents is often misunderstood by most people.

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

Having a professional appraisal from Oswalt Appraisals gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and KS 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.

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