Harding Appraisals knows the special needs of estate executors

The task of settling an estate, while stressful is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone involved.

Part of Harding Appraisals's company goal is to offer top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. Sometimes, the parties involved will have their own requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. In our company, we are accustomed to dealing with legal agencies in supplying appraisals that meet 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 generally demands an appraisal to suggest fair market value for the property affected. We empathize that in this time of loss, even thinking about an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the date an appraisal is ordered will differ the date of death. We are familiar with the systems and requirements obligatory to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the 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 and your family.

The requirement of having an appraisal report when working with the IRS to explain income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the the IRS and TN state agencies absolutely should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. A report of this caliber will clearly demonstrate your claim that the numbers displayed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Harding Appraisals ensures an accurate report, which will provide an executor accurate facts and figures that will meet IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.