MacBride Appraisal knows 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 quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much understanding to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've made it our company's goal in producing the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. We understand their needs and are familiar with dealing with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to dealing with law offices in providing appraisal reports that exceed their requirements.

Settling an estate commonly requires an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the estate involved. We understand that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. So, there's a chance the date an appraisal is requested will differ the date of death. MacBride Appraisal assures that our staff are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements needed by the IRS and CA revenue agencies to produce 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 requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of privacy for you and your family.

The requirement of owning an appraisal report when dealing with revenue services to show income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Having a professional report from MacBride Appraisal gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and CA state agency requirements. You need not worry over anything, because we will be there to back up our reports if they are ever refuted.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.