Hornback Appraisal Services knows the special needs of estate executors

The responsibility of settling an estate, while stressful is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly 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 shown that we're experts in supplying the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to rely on. There are specific needs for everyone; we realize these needs and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are used to working with legal agencies in writing appraisals that exceed their requirements.

Usually, settling an estate requires an irrefutable appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We know that in this time of loss, acquiring an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's expected that you need to comfort your loved ones first. Our professional staff is familiar with the procedures and requirements obligatory to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethics provision explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, guaranteeing the fullest degree of discretion for you and your family.

The necessity of having an appraisal when working with revenue services to prove income when filing documents is often unknown by most people.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the revenue authorities definitely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the KY agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Hornback Appraisal Services guarantees an accurate appraisal, which will provide an executor solid facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the the IRS and KY state agencies definitely should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.