Arizona Estate & Trust Appraisals specializes exclusively in residential real estate appraisals for estate planning, probate, trust administration, inheritance matters, and retrospective date-of-death valuations within Maricopa County.
Our clients include probate and estate planning attorneys, CPAs, tax professionals, trustees, fiduciaries, executors, personal representatives, and families needing credible, independent valuations for legal, tax, and estate-related purposes.
The firm is led by an Arizona Certified Residential Appraiser with over 25 years of professional experience and thousands of completed estate-related residential appraisals, supported by a Senior/Review Appraiser and a dedicated client services team.
Yes, all appraisal reports are developed in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) to ensure independence, objectivity, and suitability for legal and tax documentation.
Typical turnaround is approximately 3-5 business days after gaining property access and receiving all necessary information, allowing timely submission for court filings, tax returns, or trust administration.
We focus exclusively on residential real estate within Maricopa County and the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Surprise, and surrounding communities.
Fees are personalized based on property characteristics, assignment complexity, and scope of work. We provide a free initial consultation and a tailored quote with no obligation before proceeding.
Yes, we specialize in retrospective valuations that establish market value as of a specific past date, commonly the date of death, for estate, inheritance, and tax reporting purposes.
Depending on the assignment, inspections may include interior and exterior property visits, exterior-only inspections, or desktop appraisals using available data, always tailored to meet legal and client requirements.
We approach every assignment with compassion, discretion, and professionalism, providing clear communication and patient explanations to support clients during difficult or emotional transitions.
Yes, we offer a complimentary initial consultation to discuss your appraisal needs, clarify the appropriate type of valuation, and provide a personalized fee estimate without obligation.
Unlike general mortgage appraisal firms, we focus exclusively on non-lender residential appraisals for estate, trust, probate, and retrospective purposes, with expertise in legal and tax documentation standards and a client-centered approach.
Yes, we collaborate closely with attorneys, CPAs, trustees, fiduciaries, and tax professionals to provide appraisal reports designed to integrate smoothly into legal and tax workflows.
Our reports are carefully researched, clearly written, well-supported by market data, and comply with USPAP standards to withstand scrutiny from courts, tax authorities, and other stakeholders.
We serve all of Maricopa County and the Greater Phoenix metropolitan area, including Surprise, Phoenix, Scottsdale, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Tempe, Glendale, Peoria, Sun City, and nearby communities.
Yes, estate and trust appraisals require attention to legal and tax documentation, retrospective valuation dates, and sensitive client communication, which we specialize in to ensure reports meet specific fiduciary and probate requirements.
You can contact us via our website's "Request an Appraisal Quote" or "Schedule a Free Consultation" forms, or call our office directly to discuss your needs and receive a personalized quote.