David Ikard understands the special needs of estate executors

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as promptly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Lawyers and accountants depend on our conduct when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. We cater to their needs and are used to helping with all parties involved. We offer appraisal reports that transcend the necessities of the courts and different groups.

Contact us immediately to discuss your personal estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate necessitates an extensive appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We empathize that in this time of loss, acquiring an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, now and then the date of death differs from the time the appraisal is required. Our professional staff is knowledgeable about the practices and requirements necessary to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our company to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of discretion for you and your family.

Many people do not understand that the IRS requires reports filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales.

An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. In having a report supported by David Ikard's professional staff, you will have the understanding that the numbers displayed in the appraisal will certainly demonstrate to the AL agencies that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

An executor will be satisfied by a report by David Ikard which will give him solid facts and numbers to deal with revenue agencies' 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 a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.