Graff Appraisals understands the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful task. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

We've made a name for ourselves in supplying the best appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. We comprehend their needs and are used to working with all parties involved. Due to our familiarity in working with attorneys and accountants and different agencies, we construct appraisals that always meet all expectations.

Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to determine fair market value for the property involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there can be times that the date of an appraisal report deviates from the date of your loss. We are comfortable with the systems and requirements obligatory to provide 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 ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our appraisers to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

The requirement of ordering an appraisal when working with the IRS to prove income when filing documents is often unknown by most people.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. A report of this caliber will definitely demonstrate your claim that the numbers expressed within the report are well-founded and accurate.

An executor will be satisfied by a report by Graff Appraisals which will show him undeniable facts and numbers to work with the IRS and IL state agencies' requirements. There's no need to be stressed out when getting a report from us, because we will stand by it no matter what.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.