Denise Smallwood understands the special needs of estate executors

The task 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 deceased as promptly 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.

We've made a name for ourselves in supplying top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to depend on. Generally, everyone involved will have differing expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our understanding of the estate process definitely satisfy all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with attorneys and accountants and various agencies, we create appraisals that always exceed all expectations.

Contact us immediately to discuss your personal estate appraisal needs and how we can put our business acumen to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate requires an clear appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We understand that when you lose a loved one, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, now and then there are times that the date of an appraisal differs from the time of death. Denise Smallwood assures that our appraisers are comfortable with the procedures and requirements requested by revenue services to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethical requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, assuring the highest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

The requirement of ordering an appraisal report when cooperating with government agencies to explain income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is required to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. In having a report backed by Denise Smallwood's expert appraisers, you will have the peace of mind that the numbers provided in the report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well founded and substantiated.

Having a professional appraisal report from Denise Smallwood gives the executor undeniable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and TN state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the report if it is ever refuted.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.