MetroWest Appraisals, knows the special needs of estate executors

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

Lawyers and accountants depend on our ethics when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. There are specific needs for everyone; we understand these requirements and are acclimated to dealing with all parties involved. We produce appraisal reports that transcend the requirements of the courts and other groups.

Contact us immediately to discuss your exact estate appraisal essentials and how we can put our knowledge to work for you.

Settling an estate generally requires an appraisal to acquire fair market value for the property involved. It's understandable that thinking about an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Because of this, often there will be times that the effective date of an appraisal differs from the date of your loss. Our professional staff is accustomed to the practices 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 ethics provision explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our company to confidentiality, certifying the highest degree of discretion for you and your family.

Many times, people do not fully appreciate the demand to have an exhaustive real estate appraisal produced in support of the numbers shown in general documents filed with the IRS and MA state agencies.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-supported opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will definitely demonstrate to the IRS that the numbers used are accurate and correct.

MetroWest Appraisals, guarantees an detailed report, which will provide an executor clear facts and numbers that will exceed IRS and state agency requirements. There's no need to have anything but peace of mind when getting a report from MetroWest Appraisals,, because we will support it no matter what.

Opinions of value displayed in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser arrived at his conclusions.