Darrel Clark & Associates, Inc. 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 respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone involved.

Attorneys and accountants depend on our conduct when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. Usually, all parties will have different expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. Because of our experience in working with the legal system and different agencies, we produce appraisals that always transcend all expectations.

Settling an estate commonly requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the house involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal is needed will differ the date of death. We are accustomed to the procedures and requirements necessary to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our appraisers to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

People often forget that the IRS needs reports filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. In having a report supported by Darrel Clark & Associates, Inc.'s expert appraisers, you will have the knowledge that the numbers shown in the appraisal will definitely demonstrate to the UT agencies that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

Darrel Clark & Associates, Inc. will provide an detailed appraisal, which will give an executor definite facts and numbers that will meet IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the report if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.