Jerome Festejo understands the special needs of estate executors

The task of settling an estate, while stressful is very important. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sensitivity to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Part of Jerome Festejo's company goal is to create top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can depend on. We are sympathetic to their needs and are familiar with helping with all parties involved. In relation to our familiarity in working with the legal system and various agencies, we furnish appraisal reports that always transcend all expectations.

Settling an estate commonly requires an appraisal to establish fair market value for the house therein. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Of course, you need to comfort your family first. Our staff is comfortable with the procedures and requirements necessary to provide 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 requirements explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our company to confidentiality, ensuring the strongest degree of privacy for you.

The importance of owning an appraisal when dealing with the IRS to explain income when filing documents is often misunderstood by most people.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and CA state agencies definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. This sort of report will definitely demonstrate the evidence that the numbers within within the report are well-founded and accurate.

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

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the the IRS and CA state agencies absolutely should be backed by a detailed report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions.