Purdon Appraisals understands the special needs of estate executors

The job of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Part of Purdon Appraisals's drive is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. We realize their needs and are familiar with dealing with all parties involved. We produce appraisal reports that transcend the needs of the courts and various agencies.

Contact us immediately to discuss your explicit 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 property affected. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there are times that the effective date of an appraisal report deviates from the time of death. Our staff is familiar with the systems and requirements necessary to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

Most of the time people do not fully appreciate the requirement to have a complete appraisal report supplied in support of the numbers displayed in tax documents filed with the IRS.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. This sort of report will definitely substantiate the evidence that the numbers displayed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional appraisal from Purdon Appraisals gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and MD state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever refuted.

One of the most essential requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.