Garret J Perret understands the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful job. 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 understanding to the feelings of everyone involved.

We've made a name for ourselves in providing top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. We understand their needs and are familiar with helping with all parties involved. Because of our familiarity in dealing with the legal system and other agencies, we write reports that always exceed all expectations.

Contact us as soon as possible to discuss your specialized estate appraisal demands and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Settling an estate usually depends on an appraisal to show fair market value for the estate in question. We sympathize that in this time of loss, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there are times that the effective date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. Our staff is accustomed to the practices and requirements needed to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethics provision explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms us to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of discretion for all parties involved.

Often, people do not fully realize the need to have an exhaustive appraisal produced in support of the numbers displayed in tax documents filed with revenue authorities.

Opinions of value used in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the LA agencies that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

Having a professional report from Garret J Perret gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and LA state agency requirements. You need not stress over anything, because we will be there to support our appraisals if they are ever refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.