Estate & Probate Appraisals in St. Louis
Professional, fast, and court-defensible appraisals for estate settlement and probate proceedings.
Estate & Probate Appraisals in St. Louis
Professional, fast, and court-defensible appraisals for estate settlement and probate proceedings.
Estate & Probate Appraisals in St. Louis
Professional, fast, and court-defensible appraisals for estate settlement and probate proceedings.
What We Help With
What We Help With
What We Help With
We’re Here When You Need Clarity and Compliance
We assist with appraisals for:
Inheritance & estate division
Probate court filings
Date-of-death (retrospective) appraisals
IRS tax filings
Real estate listing or sale guidance
Trust & executor reporting
Whether you need a straightforward value or something detailed for court proceedings, our team has the experience to help.
Clear, Compliant Appraisals — When You Need Them Most
We help with:
Inheritance & estate division
Probate court filings
Date-of-death (retrospective) appraisals
IRS and tax-related reporting
Real estate sale or listing support
Trust & executor documentation
Whether you need a quick value or a court-defensible report, we're here to help — fast.
We’re Here When You Need Clarity and Compliance
We assist with appraisals for:
Inheritance & estate division
Probate court filings
Date-of-death (retrospective) appraisals
IRS tax filings
Real estate listing or sale guidance
Trust & executor reporting
Whether you need a straightforward value or something detailed for court proceedings, our team has the experience to help.
Understanding Estate & Probate Appraisals
Here is a quick breakdown of each.
Estate Appraisals
Often used to divide property among heirs or beneficiaries
May be for IRS/tax purposes, trust. reporting, or family planning
Flexible timeline
Often used to divide property among heirs or beneficiaries
May be for IRS/tax purposes, trust. reporting, or family planning
Flexible timeline
Probate Appraisals
Often required by courts when settling a will
Needed for legal compliance during probate proceedings
Often under time constraints with legal deadlines
Often required by courts when settling a will
Needed for legal compliance during probate proceedings
Often under time constraints with legal deadlines
Still not sure? No worries — we’re happy to point you in the right direction.
Whatever your situation, the right appraisal partner makes all the difference.
Why Clients Choose Authority Appraisals
Why Clients Choose Authority Appraisals
Trusted by attorneys, lenders, and families for accurate, defensible reports and 5-star service — fast.
5-Star Reputation
From grieving families to busy attorneys, our clients count on us for accurate, compassionate service.
From grieving families to busy attorneys, our clients count on us for accurate, compassionate service.
Certified Local Experts
Licensed in Missouri & Illinois with deep knowledge of local law, school zones, and pricing trends.
Licensed in Missouri & Illinois with deep knowledge of local law, school zones, and pricing trends.
Fast & Court Ready
We deliver defensible appraisals quickly and professionally — ready for court, tax filings, or estate division.
We deliver defensible appraisals quickly and professionally — ready for court, tax filings, or estate division.
We’re not just here to deliver a report — we’re here to make the process easy, clear, and right.
Our simple 3-step process:
Request a quote
Get started with a free online quote.
Schedule your appraisal
Choose a time that works best for you.
Receive your report
Get your detailed, accurate appraisal quickly.
"Authority Appraisals made the process simple during a really difficult time. Fast, clear, and easy to work with.”
– Laura M., Estate Client
“They made a stressful process feel simple and professional.”
- Kyke M.
What Our Clients Are Saying
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5 Star Reviews
Jeanie Loyd
I had a great experience with Zach! My appointment was scheduled quickly, and Zach stayed in communication with me. He was flexible with his availability. On the day of my appraisal, Zach was prompt, courteous and friendly. He informed me of the next steps. Overall, it was a really great 5 star experience. Thank you, Zach!
Stephen Bezdek
Stephanie was great to work with. Her communication throughout the process was top notch, her questions were spot on and her final report was excellent. Her rationale for her final number was thoroughly explained and she provided ample documentation to justify that number. A true professional that I would recommend to anyone.
Vicki Christopher
I highly recommend Authority Appraisals. They are professional, very responsive, and happy to help you! I would definitely call them first for your appraisal needs.
Robert Schaeg
I'm very pleased with the service provided by Authority Appraisals. We had James come out and look at a piece property for Estate purposes. James took his time going through the house and based on how detailed the report was, I know he spent a lot of time researching to give me a fair and honest value for the property which I truly appreciate. I would definitely recommend Authority Appraisals to anyone that asked.
Caleb Singleton
Pam was out recently to appraise our house. She was so nice and efficient! She made the process so easy for us and had the appraisal turned around quickly to our lender. The whole team there is great to deal with and I have no reservations recommending them to anyone.
Adam Wiener
Easy 5 star review! Bad decisions are made when you fail to avoid those low quality appraisers who do not know how to properly produce an accurate appraisal. Zack and his team leave no stones unturned, they will measure and do the necessary research. You will get an accurate thorough written appraisal if you hire Zack
Amy Bartell
Authority Appraisals did a wonderful job appraising my home. The appraiser was polite, professional and very detailed. They were upfront about the process and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone in need of appraisal services.
Terra Treece
Zack was well informed and answered every question I had. He’s an expert in this field and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an appraisal, whether personal or professional. Thanks for supplying me with wealth of knowledge!
Ashley Grier
Very informative. Zack knows his information and understands the real estate market from a realtor’s perspective. He’s kind and generous with his knowledge. Highly recommend.
Maizee Styf
Zack was incredibly helpful and informative. He worked quickly and was very prompt with responses and information! We would highly recommend him and will most likely use him for any of our future appraisal needs!
Mark Muehleisen
Appraiser was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable about the appraisal process. Offered to answer any further questions we had after the process was finished.
Shawn Tihen
Zach has been an appraiser for our company/branch for almost 15 years. He and his staff deliver their reports in a timely manner and more importantly provides quality reports which is critical for us and our customers. They are always available to answer any of our underwriters questions when they come up. If you are looking to add an appraiser or appraisers to your rotation; you'll be very happy with Authority Appraisals.
Sharon Rhodes
I have had 2 appraisals with this company. I used them because they were extremely responsive as well as knowledgeable. Most importantly I felt that I could trust the work they were doing.
Stacy Shipman
Great job! Fast, inexpensive, and very happy with the price outcome. Friendly and very on top of everything. Great communication! Thank you!
What Our Clients Are Saying
Over
+
5 Star Reviews
Jeanie Loyd
I had a great experience with Zach! My appointment was scheduled quickly, and Zach stayed in communication with me. He was flexible with his availability. On the day of my appraisal, Zach was prompt, courteous and friendly. He informed me of the next steps. Overall, it was a really great 5 star experience. Thank you, Zach!
Stephen Bezdek
Stephanie was great to work with. Her communication throughout the process was top notch, her questions were spot on and her final report was excellent. Her rationale for her final number was thoroughly explained and she provided ample documentation to justify that number. A true professional that I would recommend to anyone.
Vicki Christopher
I highly recommend Authority Appraisals. They are professional, very responsive, and happy to help you! I would definitely call them first for your appraisal needs.
Robert Schaeg
I'm very pleased with the service provided by Authority Appraisals. We had James come out and look at a piece property for Estate purposes. James took his time going through the house and based on how detailed the report was, I know he spent a lot of time researching to give me a fair and honest value for the property which I truly appreciate. I would definitely recommend Authority Appraisals to anyone that asked.
Caleb Singleton
Pam was out recently to appraise our house. She was so nice and efficient! She made the process so easy for us and had the appraisal turned around quickly to our lender. The whole team there is great to deal with and I have no reservations recommending them to anyone.
Adam Wiener
Easy 5 star review! Bad decisions are made when you fail to avoid those low quality appraisers who do not know how to properly produce an accurate appraisal. Zack and his team leave no stones unturned, they will measure and do the necessary research. You will get an accurate thorough written appraisal if you hire Zack
Amy Bartell
Authority Appraisals did a wonderful job appraising my home. The appraiser was polite, professional and very detailed. They were upfront about the process and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone in need of appraisal services.
Terra Treece
Zack was well informed and answered every question I had. He’s an expert in this field and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an appraisal, whether personal or professional. Thanks for supplying me with wealth of knowledge!
Ashley Grier
Very informative. Zack knows his information and understands the real estate market from a realtor’s perspective. He’s kind and generous with his knowledge. Highly recommend.
Maizee Styf
Zack was incredibly helpful and informative. He worked quickly and was very prompt with responses and information! We would highly recommend him and will most likely use him for any of our future appraisal needs!
Mark Muehleisen
Appraiser was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable about the appraisal process. Offered to answer any further questions we had after the process was finished.
Shawn Tihen
Zach has been an appraiser for our company/branch for almost 15 years. He and his staff deliver their reports in a timely manner and more importantly provides quality reports which is critical for us and our customers. They are always available to answer any of our underwriters questions when they come up. If you are looking to add an appraiser or appraisers to your rotation; you'll be very happy with Authority Appraisals.
Sharon Rhodes
I have had 2 appraisals with this company. I used them because they were extremely responsive as well as knowledgeable. Most importantly I felt that I could trust the work they were doing.
Stacy Shipman
Great job! Fast, inexpensive, and very happy with the price outcome. Friendly and very on top of everything. Great communication! Thank you!
What Our Clients Are Saying
Over
+
5 Star Reviews
Jeanie Loyd
I had a great experience with Zach! My appointment was scheduled quickly, and Zach stayed in communication with me. He was flexible with his availability. On the day of my appraisal, Zach was prompt, courteous and friendly. He informed me of the next steps. Overall, it was a really great 5 star experience. Thank you, Zach!
Stephen Bezdek
Stephanie was great to work with. Her communication throughout the process was top notch, her questions were spot on and her final report was excellent. Her rationale for her final number was thoroughly explained and she provided ample documentation to justify that number. A true professional that I would recommend to anyone.
Vicki Christopher
I highly recommend Authority Appraisals. They are professional, very responsive, and happy to help you! I would definitely call them first for your appraisal needs.
Robert Schaeg
I'm very pleased with the service provided by Authority Appraisals. We had James come out and look at a piece property for Estate purposes. James took his time going through the house and based on how detailed the report was, I know he spent a lot of time researching to give me a fair and honest value for the property which I truly appreciate. I would definitely recommend Authority Appraisals to anyone that asked.
Caleb Singleton
Pam was out recently to appraise our house. She was so nice and efficient! She made the process so easy for us and had the appraisal turned around quickly to our lender. The whole team there is great to deal with and I have no reservations recommending them to anyone.
Adam Wiener
Easy 5 star review! Bad decisions are made when you fail to avoid those low quality appraisers who do not know how to properly produce an accurate appraisal. Zack and his team leave no stones unturned, they will measure and do the necessary research. You will get an accurate thorough written appraisal if you hire Zack
Amy Bartell
Authority Appraisals did a wonderful job appraising my home. The appraiser was polite, professional and very detailed. They were upfront about the process and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone in need of appraisal services.
Terra Treece
Zack was well informed and answered every question I had. He’s an expert in this field and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an appraisal, whether personal or professional. Thanks for supplying me with wealth of knowledge!
What Our Clients Are Saying
Over
+
5 Star Reviews
Jeanie Loyd
I had a great experience with Zach! My appointment was scheduled quickly, and Zach stayed in communication with me. He was flexible with his availability. On the day of my appraisal, Zach was prompt, courteous and friendly. He informed me of the next steps. Overall, it was a really great 5 star experience. Thank you, Zach!
Stephen Bezdek
Stephanie was great to work with. Her communication throughout the process was top notch, her questions were spot on and her final report was excellent. Her rationale for her final number was thoroughly explained and she provided ample documentation to justify that number. A true professional that I would recommend to anyone.
Vicki Christopher
I highly recommend Authority Appraisals. They are professional, very responsive, and happy to help you! I would definitely call them first for your appraisal needs.
Robert Schaeg
I'm very pleased with the service provided by Authority Appraisals. We had James come out and look at a piece property for Estate purposes. James took his time going through the house and based on how detailed the report was, I know he spent a lot of time researching to give me a fair and honest value for the property which I truly appreciate. I would definitely recommend Authority Appraisals to anyone that asked.
Caleb Singleton
Pam was out recently to appraise our house. She was so nice and efficient! She made the process so easy for us and had the appraisal turned around quickly to our lender. The whole team there is great to deal with and I have no reservations recommending them to anyone.
Adam Wiener
Easy 5 star review! Bad decisions are made when you fail to avoid those low quality appraisers who do not know how to properly produce an accurate appraisal. Zack and his team leave no stones unturned, they will measure and do the necessary research. You will get an accurate thorough written appraisal if you hire Zack
Amy Bartell
Authority Appraisals did a wonderful job appraising my home. The appraiser was polite, professional and very detailed. They were upfront about the process and answered all of my questions. I would definitely recommend this company to anyone in need of appraisal services.
Terra Treece
Zack was well informed and answered every question I had. He’s an expert in this field and I would highly recommend him to anyone needing an appraisal, whether personal or professional. Thanks for supplying me with wealth of knowledge!
Ashley Grier
Very informative. Zack knows his information and understands the real estate market from a realtor’s perspective. He’s kind and generous with his knowledge. Highly recommend.
Maizee Styf
Zack was incredibly helpful and informative. He worked quickly and was very prompt with responses and information! We would highly recommend him and will most likely use him for any of our future appraisal needs!
Mark Muehleisen
Appraiser was professional, courteous, and very knowledgeable about the appraisal process. Offered to answer any further questions we had after the process was finished.
Shawn Tihen
Zach has been an appraiser for our company/branch for almost 15 years. He and his staff deliver their reports in a timely manner and more importantly provides quality reports which is critical for us and our customers. They are always available to answer any of our underwriters questions when they come up. If you are looking to add an appraiser or appraisers to your rotation; you'll be very happy with Authority Appraisals.
Sharon Rhodes
I have had 2 appraisals with this company. I used them because they were extremely responsive as well as knowledgeable. Most importantly I felt that I could trust the work they were doing.
Stacy Shipman
Great job! Fast, inexpensive, and very happy with the price outcome. Friendly and very on top of everything. Great communication! Thank you!
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQ's
Q: What areas do you serve?
Q: What areas do you serve?
Q: What areas do you serve?
Q. What does an appraisal cost and how long does it take?
Q. What does an appraisal cost and how long does it take?
Q. What does an appraisal cost and how long does it take?
Q: Are your appraisals compliant with IRS guidelines?
Q: Are your appraisals compliant with IRS guidelines?
Q: Are your appraisals compliant with IRS guidelines?
Q: Do you provide expert testimony in court?
Q: Do you provide expert testimony in court?
Q: Do you provide expert testimony in court?
Q: Do you provide date-of-death (retrospective) appraisals?
Q: Do you provide date-of-death (retrospective) appraisals?
Q: Do you provide date-of-death (retrospective) appraisals?
Q: Can you work with attorneys or multiple family members?
Q: Can you work with attorneys or multiple family members?
Q: Can you work with attorneys or multiple family members?
Q. What information do you need to start?
Q. What information do you need to start?
Q. What information do you need to start?
Learn More About Your Appraisal Options
Learn More About Your Appraisal Options
Learn More About Your Appraisal Options
Estate Appraisals
For inheritance, trust planning, or tax filings — we provide accurate, certified valuations for estate distribution.
Probate Appraisals
Need an appraisal for court proceedings or a will challenge? We’ll deliver a defensible, on-time report.
Ready to get started?
Request a free quote — or call/text us anytime at (314) 571-5804.
Ready to get started?
Request a free quote — or call/text us anytime at (314) 571-5804.
Ready to get started?
Request a free quote — or call/text us anytime at (314) 571-5804.
Areas We Serve
Chesterfield • Clayton • Florissant • O’Fallon • St. Charles • Belleville • Edwardsville • and more