Thomas Pickard knows the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement 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 with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much understanding to the feelings of everyone involved.

We've made a name for ourselves in providing excellent appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we realize these requirements and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. We furnish appraisal reports that meet the obligations of the courts and assorted agencies.

Contact us promptly to discuss your personal estate appraisal needs and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Settling an estate commonly requires an appraisal to suggest fair market value for the residential property affected. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there are times that the effective date of an appraisal deviates from the time of death. We are familiar with the practices and requirements obligatory to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes us to confidentiality, certifying the strongest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

All too often, people do not fully understand the importance in having a full appraisal report prepared in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with revenue authorities.

One of the most essential requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report backed by Thomas Pickard's professional staff, you will have the knowledge that the numbers shown in the report will clearly demonstrate to the FL agencies that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

Having a professional appraisal report from Thomas Pickard gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and FL state agency requirements. You need not worry over anything, because Thomas Pickard will be there to stand by our work if they are ever refuted.

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