Blue Lake Appraisals understands the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of Blue Lake Appraisals's drive is to provide top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are accustomed to helping with all parties involved. In our company, we are used to interacting with the courts in assembling appraisals that out-strip their needs.

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

Generally, settling an estate requires an extensive appraisal report to suggest fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the time an appraisal report is needed will deviate the date of death. Blue Lake Appraisals assures that we are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to perform 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 obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our appraisers to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

Often, people do not fully comprehend the necessity in having a full appraisal produced in support of the numbers shown in general documents filed with the IRS.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the FL agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Having a professional report from Blue Lake Appraisals gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and FL 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 refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the the IRS and FL state agencies definitely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.