Estate & Date of Death Appraisals

Losing a loved one is a difficult time to have to worry about financials. Arizona Appraisal Advisors can help you through estate planning or securing a Date of Death Appraisal, so you can focus on what matters.  

If you are an executor or trustee of a family member and facing the transfer of ownership of an estate due to death or inheritance, it is very common to need a property appraisal. During your settlement process, your attorney or accountant will work with an appraiser, or you can select the appraiser you’d like to work with. This estate appraisal will be used for tax purposes to understand the value of your inheritance. 

The timeframe to order an appraisal is typically 2-6 months after the passing of your loved one or inheritance of a property. Occasionally an appraisal is ordered almost immediately after date of death, whereas other times the time period may be as long as a year or more. If you aren’t sure when the right time is, talk to your attorney or contact us directly. The timing for your appraisal will be dependent on your estate settlement situation, and we are happy to talk with you about your unique situation.

It is important you hire an appraiser who can provide an accurate and defensible appraisal of the estate. We are experienced in estate appraisals and understand the difficult circumstance you are facing. We aim to provide you with the best possible experience during this time. Whatever situation you find yourself in, our team of certified appraisers at Arizona Appraisal Advisors can help.