Thomas M. Shipley 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 deceased as promptly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone left behind.

We've shown that we're experts in producing top-notch appraisals that attorneys and accountants have come to rely on. We understand their needs and are familiar with dealing with all parties involved. In relation to our familiarity in working with attorneys and accountants and various agencies, we create appraisal reports that definitely transcend all expectations.

Settling an estate generally depends on an appraisal to suggest fair market value for the residential property therein. We empathize that when you lose a loved one, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there can be times that the effective date of an appraisal report differs from the date of your loss. Thomas M. Shipley assures that our appraisers are comfortable with the procedures and requirements requested by revenue services to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date your loved one passed away. The ethical obligations listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our staff to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of privacy for you.

All too often, people do not fully acknowledge the requirement to have a complete appraisal produced in support of the numbers shown in tax documents filed with the IRS and TN state agencies.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. A report of this caliber will clearly demonstrate your claim that the numbers within within the report are well-founded and accurate.

Thomas M. Shipley will provide an well-founded appraisal, which will provide an executor accurate facts and figures that will exceed IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

Opinions of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities definitely should be backed by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.