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Estate Settlement Appraisals in Florida by Skelton & Associates, Inc.

The job of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. 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 sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

We've shown that we're experts in producing excellent appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we comprehend these needs and are comfortable to working with all parties involved. In relation to our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and other agencies, we write appraisals that always exceed all expectations.

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

Commonly, settling an estate requires an irrefutable appraisal report to show fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We empathize that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. So, we understand that the date an appraisal report is ordered will not match the date of death. Our professional staff is comfortable with the systems and requirements necessary to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethics provision listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our staff to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

The requirement of ordering an appraisal when working with the IRS to show income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. In having a report backed by Skelton & Associates, Inc.'s professional appraisers, you will have the understanding that the numbers shown in the appraisal will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well founded and correct.

Skelton & Associates, Inc. will provide an accurate appraisal, which will provide an executor solid facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and revenue agency requirements. There's no need to have anything but peace of mind when getting an appraisal from Skelton & Associates, Inc., because we will support it no matter what.

An exhaustive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.