Appraisals for Estate Settlement by David S. Olivier & Associates, LLC

The task 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 deceased as swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Lawyers and accountants rely on our ideals when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. Usually, everyone involved will have different expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with the legal system and various agencies, we compose appraisal reports that always exceed all expectations.

Contact us promptly to discuss your precise estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate usually demands an appraisal to show fair market value for the property involved. We empathize that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, it is possible that the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is required. David S. Olivier & Associates, LLC assures that we are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and LA revenue agencies 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) attunes our staff to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of privacy for you and your family.

Often, people do not fully fathom the demand to have a full appraisal report supplied in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS and LA state agencies.

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

David S. Olivier & Associates, LLC guarantees an detailed appraisal, which will provide an executor solid facts and figures that will exceed IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the report if it is ever challenged.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.