Contra Costa County
No appraisal was ordered
When nobody ordered an appraisal near the death and the estate now needs a retrospective residential value.
In Contra Costa County, timing and documentation problems span west-county stock, Lamorinda hillsides, central suburbs, inland communities, and Discovery Bay, each with its own sales history and records quirks. No appraisal was ordered is one of the timing and documentation situations that regularly shows up in estate work here.
No appraisal near the death is a common Contra Costa gap discovered when tax or administration work finally starts.
For this Contra Costa County situation, confirm the effective date and intended use now, then gather whatever contemporary evidence of the property still exists.
Starting late does not make the date optional. James’s practice includes building retrospective residential values when nobody ordered an appraisal near the death.
James provides independent residential appraisal for appropriate retrospective and current assignments. He does not provide legal, tax, title, or estate-administration advice; effective dates and intended use should be confirmed with the attorney, CPA, and other Core 4 professionals.