Chilmark Appraisal knows the special needs of estate executors

Settling an estate is often stressful, but a very important job. As an executor you have been entrusted to carry out the wishes of the departed as promptly and exactly as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much sympathy to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Part of Chilmark Appraisal's mission statement is to supply top-notch, ethical appraisals that lawyers can rely on. There are specific needs for everyone; we are sympathetic to these requirements and are familiar to working with all parties involved. In relation to our familiarity in dealing with the courts and different agencies, we furnish appraisal reports that always meet all expectations.

Contact us promptly to discuss your specific estate appraisal specifications and how we can put our experience to work for you.

Generally, settling an estate requires an detailed appraisal report to suggest fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We sympathize that when you lose a loved one, even thinking about an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, you have to take care of your family first. Chilmark Appraisal assures that we are familiar with the procedures and requirements needed by revenue services to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date you suffered the loss of your loved one. The ethical obligations stated within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) binds our appraisers to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of privacy for you and your family.

Most people don't realize that the IRS requires information filed to support the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an exhaustive report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions. In having a report backed by Chilmark Appraisal's professional appraisers, you will have the knowledge that the numbers provided in the appraisal report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

An executor will be over-joyed by an appraisal report by Chilmark Appraisal which will give him solid facts and figures to work with revenue agencies' requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we assure you that we will stand behind the report if it is ever challenged.

A comprehensive report showing the appraiser's opinion of value is important to support the methods the appraiser used to come to his conclusions.