Contra Costa County
Property improved after death
When work was done after the valuation date and the appraisal must separate date-of-death condition from later improvements.
In Contra Costa County, condition and occupancy questions look different in west-county stock, Lamorinda hillside homes, central Concord–Walnut Creek suburbs, inland communities, and Discovery Bay waterfront settings. Property improved after death is one of the condition and occupancy situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
Post-death improvements in Concord, San Ramon, or Discovery Bay must be excluded from a retrospective date-of-death condition when that is the assignment.
For this Contra Costa County situation, list post-death work with dates and photos; confirm whether advisors need date-of-death condition, current condition, or both.
James provides independent residential appraisal and, where appropriate, consulting on whether repairs or remodeling before sale make market sense. He does not provide legal, tax, title, permit, or estate-administration advice; those questions stay with the attorney, CPA, and other Core 4 professionals.