Coughlin Appraisers knows the special needs of estate executors

Estate settlement is an important and sometimes stressful job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the deceased as quickly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much empathy to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

Lawyers and accountants count on our conduct when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a value being placed on real property. Sometimes, the parties involved will have differing expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will, without a doubt, satisfy all parties involved. In relation to our familiarity in dealing with the legal system and various agencies, we provide reports that always meet all expectations.

Generally, settling an estate requires an accurate appraisal report to acquire fair market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We understand that in times like this, acquiring an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Due to this, it is possible that the date of death differs from the time the appraisal is needed. Coughlin Appraisers assures that our appraisers are accustomed to the procedures and requirements needed by the IRS and MA revenue agencies 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 stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, providing the fullest degree of discretion for you and your loved ones.

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

One of the most important requirements in a report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. In having a report supported by Coughlin Appraisers's expert staff, you will have the knowledge that the numbers displayed in the report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

Having a professional appraisal from Coughlin Appraisers gives the executor solid facts and figures to work with in going beyond IRS and MA state agency requirements. You need not stress over anything, because Coughlin Appraisers will be there to back up our reports if they are ever refuted.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and MA state agencies definitely should be supported by a comprehensive report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.