Linn D. Bjornstad Appraisals understands the special needs of estate executors

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

Part of Linn D. Bjornstad Appraisals's focus is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. Sometimes, all parties will have differing expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. Because of our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and different agencies, we furnish reports that always transcend all expectations.

Contact us immediately to discuss your precise estate appraisal demands and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Generally, settling an estate necessitates an clear appraisal report to establish fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. It's understandable that thinking about getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the time an appraisal report is requested will differ the date of death. Our staff is familiar with the systems and requirements obligatory to perform a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical obligations explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of privacy for you and your family.

People often forget that the IRS needs information filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. This sort of report will definitely show your claim that the numbers provided within the report are well-founded and accurate.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal by Linn D. Bjornstad Appraisals which will give him irrefutable facts and numbers to work with any legal agency's requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

One of the most essential requirements in a report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in an exhaustive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.