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Di Cicco & Associates knows the special needs of estate executors

The responsibility 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.

Part of Di Cicco & Associates's mission statement is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. We realize their needs and are acclimated to working with all parties involved. Among our staff, we are accustomed to dealing with law offices in supplying appraisal reports that out-strip their needs.

Contact us promptly to discuss your personal estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Settling an estate generally demands an appraisal to determine fair market value for the estate therein. We sympathize that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, it's imperative to be there for your family first. Our company is familiar with the procedures and requirements necessary to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical obligations listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our appraisers to confidentiality, assuring the fullest degree of privacy for you and your family.

The necessity of needing an appraisal report when cooperating with revenue services to show income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is necessary to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. A report of this caliber will definitely substantiate your claim that the numbers provided within the report are well-founded and accurate.

An executor will be satisfied by a report by Di Cicco & Associates which will show him undeniable facts and figures to deal with the IRS and Florida state agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal report if it is ever challenged.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.