Southern Appraisal Network, Inc. knows the special needs of estate executors

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

We've made a name for ourselves in producing the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are familiar with dealing with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to working with legal agencies in creating appraisal reports that meet their necessities.

Generally, settling an estate requires an clear appraisal report to establish fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We know that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there will be times that the date of an appraisal report deviates from the time of death. Southern Appraisal Network, Inc. assures that our appraisers are accustomed to the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to provide 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) conforms our company to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

Most people don't realize that the IRS needs documents filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. In having a report supported by Southern Appraisal Network, Inc.'s expert staff, you will have the understanding that the numbers shown in the appraisal will definitely demonstrate to the TN agencies that the numbers used are well founded and substantiated.

Having a professional appraisal from Southern Appraisal Network, Inc. gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and TN state agency requirements. You need not stress over anything, because Southern Appraisal Network, Inc. will be there to support our appraisals if they are ever refuted.

One of the most important requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.