Riverside's Most Trusted Probate Appraisals — Certified Local Expertise
Discreet, USPAP-compliant probate property valuation for estate settlement—supporting executors, attorneys, and fiduciaries in Riverside and every micro-market. Our court-accepted reports solve Date-of-Death (DOD), IRS Form 706 (Step-Up Basis), retrospective, complex, or inheritance dispute scenarios—even with unique property features or ADUs. Local specialists for Victoria, Wood Streets, Canyon Crest, Orangecrest, and more.
- Certified, neutral USPAP probate appraisal (PDF), formatted for court & IRS
- Date-of-Death & retrospective valuation support
- Local sales comps, luxury/complex adjustments, deep-market insight
- Clear scope, reconciliation, and full discovery review
- Delivery in 3–5 days (rush available)
- Specialized for estate/trust, executors & attorneys
- Accepted by courts, banks, the IRS, and local law firms
- Privacy-first process, proactive status, airtight documentation
- Expertise in ADUs, upgrades, Riverside luxury, and historic homes
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#1 Trusted Probate Appraiser in Riverside — Real Reviews from Attorneys, Executors & Families
Historic Home—Victoria Neighborhood
“When our family needed a court-approved probate appraisal for our Victoria home, the West Coast Evaluation team made every adjustment clear and brought all heirs together. Our attorney and the judge commended their thoroughness and clarity.”
Multi-heir estate | Riverside Superior Court | March 2025 Verified Family | Victoria, Riverside
Attorney Referral—Canyon Crest
“As an estate attorney, I refer clients for a certified probate appraisal again and again. Every detail is handled with sensitivity, and their court-ready reports have been accepted in both contested and uncontested cases. Absolute confidence every time.”
Attorney Referral | Law Offices of L.J., Canyon Crest | Feb 2025 Probate Attorney | Canyon Crest
Wood Streets—Market Value Update
“We needed an impartial appraisal fast for inventory and IRS filing. The report covered local comps, ADUs, and historic upgrades—accepted by the court and recognized by our counsel. We chose West Coast Evaluation after seeing their 5-star Google reviews!”
Estate inventory | Wood Streets | April 2025 Verified Executor | Wood Streets
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USPAP-Compliant Probate Appraisers — Trusted by Riverside Attorneys & Executors
Since 1989, our USPAP-compliant, certified appraisers have delivered court-ready and IRS-accepted valuations for estates, trusts, and probate filings in Riverside—earning the trust of Riverside County’s top attorneys, courts, and fiduciary teams for confidential, step-up basis, and executor inventory reports.
Market trends, ADUs, unique home types
Explore our Resource Hub for probate case guides, sample reports, and lawyer-preferred tools.
Southern California’s Go-To Probate Appraisal Network
Serving SoCal’s probate needs from luxury hillside estates to coastal trusts—our specialists deliver tailored, court-accepted appraisals and market insight for executors, attorneys, and families—wherever your case takes you.
Served 54 Beverly Hills families since 2018
Coastal expert for estate disputes
Most IRS-accepted reports in local port area
Attorney Guidance & expedited court filings
How Probate Appraisal Works for Riverside Estates
Clear, compassionate and court-accepted—from first call to delivered report. Our team walks families, executors and attorneys through every step: transparent, expert support with no missed details.
- Speak to a Riverside probate expert—virtual, phone or in-person
- Get answers about deadlines, IRS rules, tax basis & next steps
- No pressure to commit. Leave with a clear action plan
- We help gather necessary records, forms & docs
- Guided paperwork—for heirs, upgrades, trusts, ADUs
- Every file double-checked for court or IRS acceptance
- Local appraiser inspects property (photos & upgrades)
- Includes ADUs, unique properties, multiple heirs
- Expert analysis of Riverside market ensures fair outcomes
- Get your court-ready, IRS-compliant appraisal delivered fast
- Certified for eFiling, live hearings & settlement
- Every client receives ongoing support—even post-appraisal
Next Step: Secure Your Expert Probate Appraisal
Join 1,000+ families, attorneys and fiduciaries who trust us to simplify the process—and deliver approval on the first try.
Same-week consults available. Every file is confidential.
See our Resource Hub for timelines, client reviews & sample reports.
Service Area: Probate & Estate Appraisal Across Riverside & Inland Empire
Historic, luxury, new-build, and multi-generational estates—Victoria, Wood Streets, Canyon Crest, Orangecrest, Mission Grove, Arlington, Hawarden Hills, Moreno Valley—plus every unique Inland Empire neighborhood. Local specialists for probate, trust, and inheritance property.
Specializing in: multi-million trusts, ADU/upgrade inclusion, complex probate, contested estates, and property division.
Recent court-approved appraisals: Victoria, Orangecrest, Canyon Crest, Arlington, Moreno Valley.
Riverside Probate Appraisal FAQs
What is a probate appraisal and who needs one in Riverside?
- Heirs, executors, and judges require the estate’s appraised value for taxes, court filings, and inheritance.
- Required any time property changes hands after death—homes, ADUs, rentals, and especially historic homes.
- Tip: If you inherited property, you likely need a fresh step-up basis appraisal, not just a market price.
How much does a probate appraisal actually cost in Riverside?
- Most appraisals range $495–$975, with discounts for multi-heir or complex cases.
- Rush service and clear, upfront pricing for every client.
- Quick quote & transparent fees—no surprises.
Are your appraisals accepted by the IRS and the Riverside probate court?
- All reports written and formatted for IRS, probate court, and Superior Court acceptance.
- Includes date-of-death, step-up basis, and audit-ready documentation.
- Testimonial: “West Coast Evaluation is the only firm whose appraisals I’ve seen accepted every time by Riverside probate and Superior Court.” — Local estate attorney, 2025
How long does a typical probate appraisal take? Do you offer rush services?
- Standard turnaround: 5–7 business days.
- Rush: 48-hour service for most cases—over 60% of clients choose it.
- Real-time status updates for peace of mind.
Which areas around Riverside do you serve? What types of homes do you handle?
- Every major Riverside neighborhood—Moreno Valley, Arlington, Wood Streets, Victoria, Orangecrest & more.
- Specialists in estates, ADUs, multi-family, trusts, and investments.
- No red tape: fast acceptance for complex and high-value homes.
What’s changed for Riverside probate appraisals in 2025?
- Estates under $750k (real property) now qualify for a simplified petition.
- Upgraded homes and ADUs still require full appraisals—get market comps, digital records, and personalized guidance.
- Stay ahead of new judge requirements and avoid surprise delays.
Or download our Probate Appraisal Success Kit (PDF) for Riverside.
Recent Client Review, November 2025
Ready to Get Started with a Riverside Probate Appraisal?
Schedule your confidential, court-ready probate or estate appraisal with Riverside’s trusted specialists. Fast, neutral service & clear reporting for every Riverside neighborhood: Victoria, Wood Streets, Canyon Crest, Orangecrest, and more.
• Defensible, court-ready analysis
• Riverside micro-market expertise

