Bankruptcy Real Estate Appraisals in California

In a bankruptcy filing, the value of real property affects exemptions, the treatment of secured debt, and whether there is equity for the estate. The trustee and the court need a credible, independent appraisal — not an estimate or an automated value.

We prepare defensible valuations for Chapter 7, 11, and 13 matters, documented clearly enough to satisfy the trustee, debtor's and creditor's counsel, and the bankruptcy court.

Common uses

• Establishing equity (or the lack of it) for exemption planning
• Supporting lien-stripping motions in Chapter 13
• Valuing property for a Chapter 11 reorganization
• Responding to a trustee's or creditor's valuation challenge

We can prepare a retrospective value as of the petition date when required and provide expert testimony if the valuation is contested.