Estate Vehicle Appraisal for Probate & Executors

Name: bcautoappraisals
Address: 109-3711 Delbrook Ave, North Vancouver, BC, V7N 3Z4, CA
Telephone: 1-888-255-5324

Fair Market Value as of the Date of Death, Ready for Probate and Counsel

When someone dies owning a vehicle, the executor needs a value for it, and that value has to stand up. In BC probate, Form P10 (the Affidavit of Assets and Liabilities) asks for each asset’s value at death. A book-value printout or a quick online estimate isn’t built for that. Our report gives the vehicle’s fair market value as of the date of death, backed by real market comparables.

We work for executors, estate lawyers, notaries and family members across BC. We prepare an independent, written valuation you can put on the P10, share with beneficiaries and hand to counsel. Our only job is an accurate, well-supported number.

What an estate vehicle appraisal is used for

✓Probate (Form P10)Fair market value as of the date of death, for the Affidavit of Assets and Liabilities.

✓Retroactive valuationsThe date of death may be months or years ago. We value the vehicle as of that date, using comparable sales and market data from that period.

✓Distribution among beneficiariesWhen one beneficiary keeps the vehicle or it’s sold to family, an independent value keeps everyone’s share fair.

✓Disputes between beneficiariesA neutral, documented number gives everyone the same starting point, and it supports counsel if the disagreement escalates.

For executors

You don’t need to know anything about vehicles. Send us what you have: the registration, photos, the kilometres and any service records. We’ll handle the rest. The vehicle doesn’t need to be moved, and family members don’t need to be in the same city. If the vehicle has already been sold or disposed of, a retroactive valuation from records and photos is often still possible.

For lawyers and notaries

Each report is written, signed and dated, and states the effective valuation date, the method, the vehicle’s condition and the comparables relied on. The reasoning is laid out so it can be reviewed, explained and defended. We regularly take referrals from estate lawyers and notaries, and we can work directly with your office to the estate’s timeline.

What’s in the report

✓Effective dateFair market value as of the date of death, or another date you specify.

✓Market comparablesComparable vehicles and sales, adjusted for year, trim, kilometres and condition.

✓Condition and historyOptions, modifications, recorded damage and service history, all documented.

✓Every vehicle typeCars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, boats and collector vehicles.

How it works

1. Free case review: tell us about the estate, the vehicle and the valuation date you need, and we’ll tell you what the estate requires. 2. Send information: photos, the registration and any records. We work remotely anywhere in BC, and in-person inspections are available in Greater Vancouver. 3. Receive your report: typically within 2–3 business days once we have all the information, ready for the P10, the beneficiaries or counsel.

Pricing

Estate vehicle appraisal: from $599 + GST. Payment is made upfront, before we start work on your report. Law firms can be invoiced. The free case review comes first, so you know what the estate needs before you pay anything.

Divorce and family property

We also value vehicles for separation and divorce. Under the Family Law Act, family property is valued at a set date, and we report fair market value as of that date. See our divorce and legal appraisal page.

Frequently asked questions

What value goes on Form P10?

The P10 asks for each asset’s value at death. For a vehicle, that’s its fair market value on the date of death, and our report states that value and that date.

The person died a while ago. Can you still value the vehicle?

Yes. Retroactive valuations are a routine part of estate work. We use market data and comparables from around the date of death.

The vehicle has already been sold. Is an appraisal still useful?

Often, yes, especially if beneficiaries question whether the sale price was fair. We can work from photos, records and the sale documents.

Do you need to see the vehicle?

Usually not. We work remotely from photos and documents anywhere in BC. In-person inspections are available in Greater Vancouver.

Who orders the report?

It’s usually the executor or the estate’s lawyer or notary. Beneficiaries can also order an independent report.

Will everyone have to accept your value?

No appraiser can guarantee that. What we provide is an independent, well-documented number that’s hard to dispute without equally solid evidence.

How much does it cost, and how does payment work?

Estate appraisals start from $599 + GST. Payment is upfront, before we start work, and law firms can be invoiced. The case review beforehand is free.

How long does it take?

Typically 2–3 business days once we have all the information, including for retroactive valuations.

Need a vehicle valued for an estate?

Tell us the vehicle and the date of death, and we’ll tell you what we need.

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This page is general information, not legal or tax advice. For advice about an estate, speak with a lawyer or notary.

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