Contra Costa County
The property was transferred before the owner died
When title changed before death and the professionals involved need a property value tied to the transfer date, death date, or both.
A prior transfer to a trust, relative, co-owner, or other entity can create uncertainty about which date and ownership interest should be appraised.
Contra Costa County estates may involve everything from older West County homes and central-county suburbs to hillside, luxury, rural-edge, and Delta-oriented residential properties.
The ordering party should confirm the required effective date and intended use with the attorney or CPA before the appraisal scope is finalized.