DCHughes Appraisal Services knows the special needs of estate executors

The task 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 departed as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've made a name for ourselves in supplying excellent appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. We understand their needs and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. Due to our familiarity in dealing with the legal system and other agencies, we provide reports that always meet all expectations.

Settling an estate commonly demands an appraisal to ascertain fair market value for the property affected. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there are times that the effective date of an appraisal report deviates from the date of your loss. Our professional staff is comfortable with the practices and requirements needed to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our company to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion for you and your family.

Most of the time people do not fully understand the need to have a comprehensive appraisal supplied in support of the numbers displayed in tax documents filed with the IRS.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the the IRS and MN state agencies absolutely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

Having a professional appraisal from DCHughes Appraisal Services gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and MN 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 challenged.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and MN state agencies absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.