Bradley & Associates knows the special needs of estate executors

The responsibility of settling an estate, while stressful is very important. 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 sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Lawyers and accountants rely on our conduct when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. Generally, all parties will have differing requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that out-strip the necessities of the courts and other agencies.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your personal estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Settling an estate most often requires an appraisal to determine fair market value for the home in question. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, there is a chance that the date of death differs from the time the appraisal is ordered. Our company is familiar with the procedures 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 requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of privacy for you.

Often, people do not fully acknowledge the necessity in having a comprehensive real estate appraisal supplied in support of the numbers being used in tax documents filed with the IRS.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Having a professional appraisal report from Bradley & Associates gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and TN state agency requirements. You need not stress over anything, because Bradley & Associates will be there to support our work if they are ever challenged.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.