Gregory Grafton understands the special needs of estate executors

Settling an estate is an important and sometimes stressful 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 sympathy to the feelings of everyone involved.

Part of Gregory Grafton's mission statement is to provide top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can depend on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are accustomed to helping with all parties involved. Because of our familiarity in dealing with the courts and various agencies, we supply appraisals that always meet all expectations.

Contact us immediately to discuss your individual estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Usually, settling an estate requires an irrefutable appraisal report to establish fair market value for the property to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We understand that when you lose a loved one, even thinking about an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. So, it's possible the date an appraisal report is ordered will not match the date of death. Gregory Grafton assures that our staff are accustomed to the procedures and requirements needed by the IRS and IL revenue agencies to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethical requirements listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our appraisers to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of discretion for you and your family.

Many times, people do not fully appreciate the requirement to have a complete real estate appraisal prepared in support of the numbers being used in tax documents filed with revenue authorities.

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the IL agencies that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.

Gregory Grafton ensures an well-founded appraisal, which will give an executor definite facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and revenue 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.

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