O'Hara Appraisals understands 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 deceased as swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of O'Hara Appraisals's company goal is to provide top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these necessities and are comfortable to working with all parties involved. In relation to our experience in dealing with attorneys and accountants and various agencies, we construct appraisals that always exceed all expectations.

Contact us today to discuss your personal estate appraisal requirements and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Generally, settling an estate requires an clear appraisal report to determine fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that ordering getting 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 deviates from the time of death. Our staff is knowledgeable about the practices and requirements needed to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps us to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of privacy for you and your family.

Many people do not understand that the IRS needs information filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the the IRS and NJ state agencies absolutely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. In having a report supported by O'Hara Appraisals's professional appraisers, you will have the knowledge that the numbers shown in the appraisal report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

O'Hara Appraisals will provide an well-founded appraisal report, which will give an executor clear facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and revenue agency requirements. You need not stress over anything, because we will be there to stand by our reports if they are ever refuted.

One of the most important requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in an exhaustive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.