Tom Berge, Jr., understands the special needs of estate executors

The job 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 swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone involved.

Part of an appraisers's mission is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that accountants, attorneys, tax preparers, the courts and public can rely on. Generally, all parties will have differing requirements of how the appraisal process should work; however, our experience of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. In our company, we are accustomed to working with legal agencies in providing reports that out-strip their requirements.

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

Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the house therein. It's understandable that ordering an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, often the date of death differs from the date the appraisal is needed. Tom Berge, Jr. is accustomed to the procedures and requirements requested by the IRS and CA revenue agencies to produce 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) conforms our staff to confidentiality, certifying the fullest degree of privacy for you and your family.

The importance of owning a real estate appraisal when cooperating with government agencies to prove income when filing documents is often unknown by most people.

One of the most necessary requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. This sort of report will certainly demonstrate the evidence that the numbers provided within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Having a professional appraisal from Tom Berge, Jr. gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and CA state agency 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 important to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.