South Coast Appraisal understands 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 swiftly and with as much dignity as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much compassion to the feelings of everyone left behind.

Attorneys and accountants depend on our ethics when calculating real property values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a cost being placed on real property. There are specific needs for everyone; we cater to these requirements and are used to to dealing with all parties involved. In our company, we are used to working with the courts in writing appraisal reports that exceed their demands.

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

Commonly, settling an estate requires an extensive appraisal report to ascertain fair market value for the house to the satisfaction of the parties involved. We understand that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal report is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, you need to be there for your loved ones first. We are knowledgeable about the procedures and requirements necessary to produce a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the exact date your loved one passed away. The ethics provision listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our staff to confidentiality, providing the highest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

The requirement of ordering an appraisal when cooperating with government agencies to explain income when filing documents is often unknown by most people.

One of the most important requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion. Such a report will certainly demonstrate to the RI agencies that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

South Coast Appraisal ensures an detailed report, which will provide an executor solid facts and numbers that will meet IRS and state agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we will always be there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

One of the most significant requirements in an appraisal is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a detailed explanation as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.