Westman & Associates understands the special needs of estate executors

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

Part of Westman & Associates's mission statement is to supply top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. There are required needs for everyone; we are sympathetic to these requirements and are familiar to working with all parties involved. We offer appraisal reports that transcend the necessities of the courts and other groups.

Commonly, settling an estate requires an accurate appraisal report to show fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. 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 date of an appraisal differs from the date of your loss. We are familiar with the systems and requirements needed to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) keeps our appraisers to confidentiality, assuring the fullest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

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

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the the IRS and NE state agencies definitely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. In having a report supported by Westman & Associates's professional staff, you will have the understanding that the numbers displayed in the report will clearly demonstrate to the NE agencies that the numbers used are well founded and substantiated.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal report by Westman & Associates which will show him undeniable facts and figures to cooperate with revenue agencies' requirements. There's no need to be stressed out when getting an appraisal from us, because we will support it no matter what.

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