Kevin Berridge understands the special needs of estate executors

The responsibility 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 quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

We've made a name for ourselves in supplying excellent appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. Often, all parties will have their own requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. In our company, we are accustomed to working with law offices in composing reports that surpass their needs.

Commonly, settling an estate requires an extensive appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's imperative to comfort your loved ones first. Kevin Berridge assures that we are comfortable with the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and PA revenue agencies to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our staff to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of discretion for you.

Most people don't realize that the IRS requires reports filed to explain 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 reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report supported by Kevin Berridge's expert appraisers, you will have the peace of mind that the numbers shown in the appraisal will certainly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

Kevin Berridge will provide an detailed appraisal report, which will provide an executor clear facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

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.