Shane Coughlin understands the special needs of estate executors

The job of settling an estate, often a source of stress is very important. 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 compassion to the feelings of everyone in bereavement.

We've made it our company's goal in producing top-notch appraisals that lawyers and accountants have come to depend on. Generally, everyone involved will have different expectations of how the appraisal process should work; however, our knowledge of the estate process will undoubtedly satisfy all parties involved. In our company, we are accustomed to working with the courts in writing appraisal reports that transcend their requirements.

Settling an estate usually depends on an appraisal to show fair market value for the estate in question. It's understandable that ordering getting an appraisal is the farthest thought from your mind. Due to this, it is possible that the time of death differs from the time the appraisal is required. Our staff is accustomed to the procedures and requirements necessary to supply a retroactive appraisal with an effective date and fair market value estimate matching the date of death. The ethics provision listed within the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) conforms our appraisers to confidentiality, assuring the fullest degree of privacy for you and your loved ones.

People often forget that the IRS requires documents filed to show the numbers involved in estate sales.

Opinions of value shown in documents filed with the revenue authorities absolutely should be supported by an accurate report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions. In having a report backed by Shane Coughlin's professional appraisers, you will have the understanding that the numbers displayed in the appraisal report will definitely demonstrate to the authorities that the numbers used are accurate and substantiated.

Shane Coughlin ensures an accurate appraisal, which will give an executor definite facts and numbers that will meet IRS and state agency requirements. You need not be concerned over anything, because we will be there to stand by our work if they are ever challenged.

Opinions of value shown in documents provided to the the IRS and IL state agencies definitely should be backed by an accurate report as to how the appraiser came to his conclusions.