Cristofaro Appraisal understands the special needs of estate executors

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved.

We've shown that we're experts in producing top-notch appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. There are specific needs for everyone; we cater to these needs and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. We create appraisal reports that exceed the requirements of the courts and other groups.

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

Settling an estate most often requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the home therein. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there are times that the date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. Our professional staff is familiar with the systems and requirements obligatory to provide a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethics provision explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our staff to confidentiality, providing the strongest degree of discretion for you.

People often forget that the IRS requires information filed to express the numbers involved in estate sales.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Cristofaro Appraisal ensures an accurate appraisal, which will give an executor solid facts and figures that will exceed IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.

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