Thomas Appraisal Company
Thomas Appraisal CompanyCertified Real Estate Appraisers
★★★★★ 4.9 · 56 Yelp reviews (909) 304-7479
Retrospective Valuations

Date-of-Death Appraisals for Probate and Tax

Executors and attorneys need a defensible fair-market value as of the date of death. Lionel provides IRS-compliant retrospective reports.

No forms required — you can schedule by phone in under 60 seconds.

Lionel Newman Thomas
Lionel Newman Thomas Certified Residential Appraiser
CA Lic #041145 · AMC #3006906

Settling an estate? Call Lionel directly — no middlemen, no waiting.

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✓CA License #041145Certified Residential Appraiser
✓AMC License #3006906Appraisal Management Company
★4.9/5 on Yelp56 verified reviews
⚖Court & IRS AcceptedUSPAP compliant reports

Get your date-of-death appraisal started in 60 seconds.

Tell us about the property and Lionel will reach out with a flat-fee quote — usually within one business hour.

  • Retrospective valuation as of the date of death
  • IRS and court-accepted
  • Step-up basis support
  • One certified appraiser, direct to you

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Why attorneys & families trust us

A certified appraiser working directly for you — no banks, no middlemen.

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IRS Compliant

Meets federal requirements for estate tax and probate filings.

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Step-Up Basis Support

Clear documentation to reduce capital gains exposure.

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Retrospective Research

We analyze historical market data from the exact date.

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Attorney Recommended

Trusted by Southern California probate and estate lawyers.

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Court Ready

Detailed reports that withstand scrutiny if challenged.

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Fast Turnaround

Most retrospective reports delivered within 5 business days.

What clients say

Trusted by attorneys, executors, and families across Southern California.

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"Lionel's date-of-death appraisal was thorough and accepted by the IRS without issue."

— Estate attorney
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"The step-up basis calculation was exactly what our CPA needed."

— Executor
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"Retrospective research was impeccable. He found comps others missed."

— Probate attorney
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