William A. Cooke, LLC 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 swiftly and respectfully as possible. You can count on us to act quickly and with as much respect to the feelings of everyone involved.

Attorneys and accountants count on our understanding when calculating real estate values for estates, divorces, or other disputes requiring a worth being placed on real property. We comprehend their needs and are familiar with working with all parties involved. We supply appraisal reports that exceed the obligations of the legal system and various groups.

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

Settling an estate most often demands an appraisal to determine fair market value for the residential property in question. We know that in this time of loss, ordering an appraisal is the furthest thought from your mind. Of course, you have to comfort your loved ones first. We are familiar with the practices and requirements obligatory 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 explained within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) attunes our company to confidentiality, ensuring the fullest degree of privacy for all parties involved.

The necessity of ordering an appraisal when working with the IRS to prove income when filing documents is often overlooked by most people.

Opinions of value displayed in documents provided to the the IRS and VA state agencies absolutely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser acquired his conclusions. This sort of report will definitely substantiate the evidence that the numbers provided within the report are well-founded and accurate.

William A. Cooke, LLC guarantees an well-founded appraisal, which will provide an executor definite facts and figures that will meet IRS and revenue agency requirements. It assures peace of mind to everyone concerned because we are there to stand behind the appraisal if it is ever challenged.

One of the most essential requirements in an appraisal report is an appraiser-backed opinion of value in a comprehensive reason as to how the appraiser came to his conclusion.