Probate Certified Appraisals – Attempting to settle 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 swiftly and exactly as possible. You can count on Benchmark Auto Appraisers LLC to act quickly and with sensitivity to the feelings of everyone involved. If it’s a car, truck, motorcycle, heavy equipment a boat or other personal property.
Probate Certified Appraisals – Attorneys and Accountants
Attorneys and Accountants rely on our values when calculating asset values for estates, divorces, or other disputes needing a value being placed on assets. We understand their needs and are used to dealing with everyone involved. We provide detailed certified appraisal reports that meet the requirements of the courts and the approval of the survivors meet. All Uniform Standards of Automotive Appraisal Procedures (USAAP) are followed. (USAAP) are the highest standards set by congress for a rock-solid, court-approved appraisal.
Settling an estate usually requires an appraisal to establish Fair Market Value of the personal property of the estate including vehicles. The date of death is prior to the date the appraisal is requested. We are familiar with all the procedures and requirements necessary to perform a retroactive certified appraisal with an effective date and Fair Market Value appraisal matching the date of death. The ethics provision within the Uniform Standards of Automotive Appraisal Procedures (USAAP) binds us with confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of discretion.
All too often, people do not fully appreciate the need to have a detailed personal property and real estate appraisal prepared in support of the numbers being used in documents filed with legal and revenue authorities.
Appraisal of value used in documents filed with the revenue authorities should be supported by a detailed report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are well-founded and substantiated.
Professional Appraisal – Probate Certified Appraisals
Having a professional appraisal gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in meeting the families, IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we stand behind the appraisal if it is challenged. A qualified estate appraisal can take a lot of pressure of the entire family.
Experience and Certification’s Over 42 years since (1977) of experience in the automobile business, including employment with new car dealerships of the following manufacturers: AMC, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Lincoln Mercury, Toyota, Ford, Subaru. While with these companies, he held positions as general manager and sales manager of both new and used car sales. He apprised thousands of trade-ins during that time. New York State Licensed bonded Dealer, Founder and President of several Auto Dealerships, Founder and President of Auto Body Repair Facilities, Founder President of a chain of Muffler and Brake Service Centers. Specialist in the appraisal, purchasing, and sales of antique and collectible autos, Motor Cycles and auto-related personal property.
Dan Jendrowski (owner) is a certified appraiser with Bureau of Certified Auto Appraisers (BOCCA), Independent Auto Certified Professionals (IACP), Meets and accedes Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP),. Classic Car “Judge” for the largest car show in Western New York 2019. Member of the Classic Car Club of America BOCAA #99703151972293 Federal ID # 83-4093897
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Daniel “Dan” Jendrowski
Certified Public Auto Appraiser Diminish Value Experts B.C.A.A. & I.A.C.P.
