Estate Appraisals
Accurate, defensible valuations for inherited property, date of death, step-up in basis, trust administration, and estate planning needs. We handle the appraisal so the family and their attorneys can focus on everything else.
Who Is This For
Estate appraisals serve a specific and often urgent need. If you're an attorney managing a filing, a CPA handling trust administration, or a family navigating an inherited property — this is the appraisal you need.
The report has to be accurate, properly documented, and defensible in court. Mat has been doing this work for 24 years. He knows what the courts expect and what the process requires.
Types of Estate Appraisals
Inherited Property Appraisal
For beneficiaries who've received a property and need to establish current market value — whether for sale, distribution among heirs, or tax basis purposes.
Cost Segregation Appraisal
For investment and rental properties, it identifies building components that qualify for accelerated depreciation, reducing taxable income. We provide the property valuation and component analysis that supports the cost segregation study — typically done in coordination with your CPA or tax advisor.
Date of Death Valuation
A retroactive appraisal establishing the market property value as of the decedent's date of death. Required for most estate tax filings, trust distributions, and probate court proceedings. The date is fixed, the appraisal has to get it right.
Trust Administration Appraisal
When a trust holds real property and a valuation is needed for distribution, refinancing, or settlement, Mat provides an independent, certified assessment that satisfies trustee and beneficiary requirements.
Step-Up in Basis Appraisal
When inheriting property, you can step up the cost basis to the fair market value at the date of the owner's death — significantly reducing capital gains taxes when the heir sells. A certified appraisal is required to establish and support that value for the tax filing.
Why It Matters Who Does This
Estate appraisals aren't routine. The value assigned affects tax obligations, heir distributions, and sometimes contested legal proceedings. The appraiser's credibility is part of the report.
Mat is a California State Certified Residential Appraiser (BREA License #AR029995). His reports are signed and stand behind a 24-year track record of accurate, defensible work in Orange County. When an attorney puts his name on a referral, they know who's delivering it.
Turnaround
Most inspections scheduled within 72 hours. Reports delivered within 72 hours of the site visit — so plan for approximately one week from request to report under standard turnaround.
For time-sensitive filings, rush scheduling and rush reporting are available. Additional fees may apply — ask when you reach out.
Pricing
Residential appraisals: $550–$800 depending on property type and square footage.
Rush service and printed hard copy available as add-ons.
Commercial appraisals quoted on request.
How To Get Started
Fill out the request form and we'll follow up with a confirmation and a quote.
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Questions Before You Order?
Call us directly at 714-409-6123.
Most inspections scheduled within 72 hours, reports delivered within 72 hours of the site visit. Rush service available.