Michael Burger & Associates knows the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful task. It's up to you as a trustee to carry out the wishes of the deceased as promptly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on Michael Burger & Associates to act expeditiously and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of Michael Burger & Associates's mission statement is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can rely on. Usually, all parties will have their own suggestions of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. We offer appraisal reports that out-strip the requirements of the courts and different agencies.

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

Commonly, settling an estate necessitates an extensive appraisal report to determine market value for the home 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. Of course, you need to be there for your loved ones first. Michael Burger & Associates assures that we are accustomed to the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to produce a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and market value estimate matching the exact date of death. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for you and your family.

Many people do not understand that the IRS requires information filed to explain the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the California agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and correct.

Having a professional appraisal from Michael Burger & Associates gives the executor irrefutable facts and figures to work with in exceeding IRS and California state agency requirements. You need not worry over anything, because we will be there to support our work if they are ever refuted.