Litigation Support Appraisal in Orange County

Most disputes about a property's value are settled before anyone testifies. The appraisal that settles them has to be right about the date, the condition and the market, and clear enough that the other side can't pick it apart.

Call Mat directly at (714) 409-6123, or tell us about the case.

Values as of a Past Date

Many cases turn on what a property was worth on a date that's already passed. A retrospective appraisal values the property as it was then, using the comparable sales available at that time, not sales that came later.

  • Date of death, for estate and trust disputes. See Date of Death Appraisal.

  • Date of separation or another date set in a divorce. See Divorce Appraisal.

  • Date of loss, for damage and insurance disputes.

  • Date of transfer, for partnership, co-owner or gift disputes.

If the property has changed since, we establish its condition on that date from photos, permits, repair invoices and public records, and say so in the report.

Review of the Other Side's Appraisal

When the other side has a number, we review their appraisal: the comparable sales they chose, their adjustments, the date and condition they used, and whether the conclusion is supported.

If the case needs testimony, see Expert Witness.

Why It Holds Up

Our appraisals are independent of the outcome. The value is the value, whichever side ordered the report. That's what makes it credible when it's challenged.

Mat is the principal appraiser on every assignment. He built this practice around one standard: the kind of work that holds up in court, satisfies a CPA, and doesn't come back with questions. His experience, his standards, his signature, and his word are behind every report that leaves this office.

What to Send When You Call

  • The property address and type

  • The date the value is needed as of

  • Your deadline

  • What has changed at the property since that date, and any photos or records

  • The other side's appraisal, if you want a review

Litigation assignments vary in complexity, so turnaround is quoted based on the scope of the case.

  • "Excellent service, fast, friendly, professional private party appraisal. I'm a CPA. I service a lot of trusts and entities for tax. I have a need for really fast turnaround. Mat knew what I needed, and he was able to see me that day. I got an accurate appraisal in half the time of other appraisers I've used. My client was elated. I will definitely be using Mat in the future."

    —Sean, CPA

  • "I have used his services on several occasions and he has consistently come through beautifully. I can strongly recommend his services."

    —David Kennedy, DDS

Frequently Asked Questions

  • An appraisal of a property's value as of a past date, using the market data available at that time.

  • Yes. We inspect it as it is today and establish the earlier condition from photos, permits, invoices and records.

  • Yes. We review the comparable sales, adjustments and conclusions, and report what is and isn't supported.

  • Not by default. Counsel decides which date applies. We can appraise as of any date counsel specifies.

  • Appraisal report fees, litigation consulting, deposition preparation and testimony are each quoted separately, depending on the assignment.

  • Yes. See our Expert Witness page.

How To Get Started

Tell us about the case and we'll follow up with what we need and a quote.

TALK TO MAT ABOUT A CASE

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Questions Before You Order?

Call us directly at 714-409-6123.

Turnaround and fees are quoted based on the scope of the case.