Abba Appraisal, LLC is a San Jose-based certified real estate appraisal firm specializing in estate, trust, and tax-related property valuations. With more than three decades of professional experience, the firm provides accurate, defensible appraisals that meet IRS, court, and fiduciary standards—essential for executors, attorneys, accountants, and trustees handling estate administration or trust management.

Abba Appraisal, LLC — Estate & Trust Real Property Valuation
Abba’s “Date-of-Death” and “Step-Up-in-Basis” appraisals are particularly vital for estate settlement and tax reporting. Abba Appraisal ensures compliance with federal and California tax requirements, producing detailed reports that withstand scrutiny from the IRS or county assessors. These appraisals help determine the fair market value of real property at the date of the decedent’s passing, supporting proper allocation of assets and minimizing potential disputes among heirs.

For trust valuations, the firm assists fiduciaries in determining equitable distributions, establishing funding values for sub-trusts, and providing ongoing updates when trust assets must be re-valued over time. They also handle life-estate and partial-interest valuations, applying actuarial data and market analysis to determine the fractional value of ownership when rights to use and inherit are separated.

Abba Appraisal’s work extends beyond standard valuation—they provide consultative insight into market trends, documentation standards, and property measurement under ANSI Z765-2021, ensuring every figure is both accurate and defensible. Their services support estate attorneys, tax professionals, and families who need impartial third-party analysis for filings, sales, or equitable distributions.

In short, Abba Appraisal combines technical expertise, certified professionalism, and deep familiarity with the nuances of estate law and taxation to deliver precise, timely appraisals for complex real-property matters—bringing confidence and clarity to every stage of estate administration.