Estate Settlement Appraisals in CO by Mark A. Ballard & Associates

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 deceased as quickly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

We've made a name for ourselves in supplying top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. We cater to their needs and are accustomed to dealing with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to working with legal agencies in assembling appraisal reports that surpass their necessities.

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

Settling an estate usually requires an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the estate therein. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal report is needed will be different from the date of death. Mark A. Ballard & Associates assures that we are familiar with the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and CO revenue agencies to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps us to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

The requirement of owning an appraisal when cooperating with the IRS to prove income when filing documents is often not considered by most people.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the the IRS and CO state agencies definitely should be backed by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. This sort of report will definitely substantiate the evidence that the numbers provided within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional appraisal from Mark A. Ballard & Associates gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and CO state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever refuted.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.