Estate Settlement Appraisals in Massachusetts by Pioneer Valley AppraisalThe responsibility of settling an estate, while stressful, is not to be taken lightly. As an executor, you have been given the authority to carry out the wishes of a loved one as swiftly and attentively as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone involved.Part of Pioneer Valley Appraisal's drive is to produce top-notch, ethical appraisals that attorneys can rely on. There are required needs for everyone; we cater to these necessities and are familiar with working with all parties involved. Due to our experience in working with the courts and various agencies, we create appraisals that always exceed all expectations.
Generally, settling an estate requires an extensive appraisal report to establish market value for the home to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We understand that when you lose a loved one, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there are times that the date of an appraisal differs from the date of your loss. Our staff is knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements needed to perform a retrospective appraisal with an effective date and market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethics provision stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds us to confidentiality, ensuring the highest degree of privacy for all parties involved. People often forget that the IRS requires documents filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales. An accurate report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to back the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions. Such a report will clearly demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and correct. Having a professional appraisal report from Pioneer Valley Appraisal gives the executor definite facts and figures to work with in meeting IRS and Massachusetts state agency requirements. There's no need to be concerned when getting a report from Pioneer Valley Appraisal, because we will back it no matter what. |