Estate & Date-of-Death Appraisals
VolkHaus Appraisals provides estate appraisal services in the Denver Metro and Boulder County areas — including date-of-death appraisals for estate attorneys, CPAs, and executors filing IRS Form 706 or establishing a stepped-up basis.
Estate appraisal Denver — done right by VolkHaus Appraisals. VolkHaus Appraisals provides date-of-death appraisals in the Denver Metro and Boulder County areas for estate attorneys, CPAs, and executors filing IRS Form 706 or establishing a stepped-up basis. Led by Charles E. Volk, SRA, a designation awarded by the Appraisal Institute, with 24 years of local market experience.
When You Need an Estate Appraisal
Estate Tax Filing (IRS Form 706)
Estates that meet the federal filing threshold require a qualified estate appraisal of all real property. The IRS does not accept assessed value, online estimates, or informal opinions. Our lead appraiser, Charles E. Volk, SRA, satisfies the qualified appraiser standard under IRC Section 170 and Treasury Regulation 1.170A-13.
Stepped-Up Basis
Heirs who inherit real property receive it at fair market value as of the date of death — not what the decedent originally paid. Establishing that stepped-up basis accurately protects heirs from capital gains tax liability when they eventually sell.
Beneficiary Disputes & Buyouts
When multiple heirs are involved and one wants to buy out the others — or when the distribution is contested — an independent estate appraisal is the only neutral ground. An SRA-credentialed appraiser strengthens your position.
Probate Court & Trust Administration
Many probate courts and trust instruments require formal appraisals during settlement. We have provided appraisals for probate courts and trust administrators across Denver Metro and Boulder County.
Why Attorneys and CPAs Choose VolkHaus
IRS Qualified Appraiser
Our lead appraiser, Charles E. Volk, SRA, meets the IRS definition of a qualified appraiser under IRC Section 170. Our reports are prepared to withstand IRS audit.
Direct Relationship
You work directly with your appraiser — not an AMC, not a dispatcher. Questions about the report? Call us directly.
Denver Market Since 2001
Retrospective appraisals require deep local knowledge. We’ve been active in this market through every cycle — we know how neighborhoods moved in 2008, 2015, 2020, and beyond.
USPAP Compliant
Every report meets or exceeds the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice. No shortcuts.
As a trusted estate appraisal Denver firm, VolkHaus delivers reports built for IRS scrutiny. We serve estate attorneys, CPAs, and fiduciaries across our full seven-county service area. Have questions about the process? Visit our estate appraisal FAQ.
How a Date-of-Death Appraisal Works
1
Contact Us
Call or email to discuss the property, effective date of death, and purpose of the appraisal (Form 706, stepped-up basis, beneficiary distribution, or probate).
2
Research
We pull comparable sales, market data, and public records from the effective date period. For retrospective appraisals, this historical research is critical to a defensible opinion of value.
3
Inspection
Physical property inspection to document condition, features, and any changes since the date of death. Exterior-only inspections are available if the property has been sold or significantly altered.
4
Report Delivery
USPAP-compliant appraisal report delivered within 5–7 business days. Rush service available for estate filing deadlines and court dates. PDF delivery with hard copy available on request.
Whether you need a date-of-death valuation, a retrospective estate appraisal for tax filing, or an independent opinion for a beneficiary dispute, our estate appraisal team has handled it across Denver, Boulder, and the surrounding metro counties. Every engagement is led by an SRA-designated appraiser with direct knowledge of Colorado’s residential markets — no trainees, no outsourcing, no shortcuts.
Need an Estate Appraisal?
Contact VolkHaus to discuss your estate appraisal needs.
Charles E. Volk, SRA — (720) 432-0474 | Charles@volkhaus.com
Colin O’Connor — (720) 583-3200 | Colin@volkhaus.com