USPAP-COMPLIANT
Estate Appraisal Services
Estate appraisal services covering fine art, furniture, jewelry, and household contents, prepared in accordance with USPAP. Estate Appraisal Services values paintings, antiques, collectibles, vehicles, and full households nationwide, working from photographs and documentation when travel isn't necessary.
- USPAP-compliant reports for every asset category
- Credentialed appraisers across fine art, jewelry, and household goods
- Prepared for IRS, insurance, and probate requirements
REMOTE APPRAISAL OPTION
Estate Appraisals Completed Without a Site Visit
Most estates can be appraised from photographs, itemized inventories, and whatever paperwork the family or executor already has on hand. Nothing needs to be packed, shipped, or moved to our office.
When an estate includes unusual or high-value pieces that call for closer inspection, we schedule an on-site appraisal instead.
REMOTE ELIGIBILITY
These Estate Situations Qualify for a Remote Appraisal
Photographable Contents
Ordinary household furnishings, vehicles, or collections that photograph clearly.
Out-of-State Executor
The executor is settling the estate from a distance.
Home Already Being Cleared
The contents are being cleared or split across more than one location.
Filing or Court Deadline
A probate court date or filing deadline makes travel time a liability.
ASSET CATEGORIES
Estate Appraisal Services Covers Fine Art, Furniture, and Full Household Contents
Each category is valued at date-of-death fair market value, the standard basis for probate and estate tax filings, and documented in accordance with USPAP.
Full Estate Appraisals
Whole-estate valuations at date-of-death value for tax filings and probate distribution.
Art Appraisals
Fair market valuations of paintings, sculpture, prints, and mixed media for tax and insurance.
Furniture Appraisals
Assessments of period furniture, antiques, and decorative arts for estate and insurance needs.
Household Contents Appraisals
Room-by-room valuation of jewelry, collectibles, and furnishings for estate and insurance use.
ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
Estate Appraisals Move From Request to Report in Four Steps
- 01
Submit Your Request
Tell us about the estate's contents, their condition, and the intended use: estate tax, probate, insurance, or charitable donation.
- 02
Receive Your Quote
We scope the appraisal and provide a fixed fee before any work begins, with no hourly billing or hidden costs.
- 03
Appraisal & Valuation
Our credentialed appraisers evaluate the property at its date-of-death or current fair market value, depending on purpose, and research comparable sales to support each figure.
- 04
USPAP-Compliant Report
We deliver a professionally formatted report, prepared in accordance with USPAP and to meet IRS, probate court, and insurance requirements.
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS
Our Appraisers Hold Credentials With Leading Organizations
Every report is prepared by credentialed specialists and reviewed for compliance with recognized appraisal standards.
ASA
ISA
AAA
USPAP-Compliant
Get a Defensible Estate Appraisal
Our appraisers prepare USPAP-compliant reports for fine art, furniture, vehicles, and household contents, built to meet IRS, probate court, and insurance requirements.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of property do you appraise for estates?
We appraise a full range of estate property, including fine art, furniture, household contents, jewelry, collectibles, and other personal property. Our appraisers hold credentials with leading organizations such as the ASA, ISA, AAA, and GIA.
Are your appraisals prepared to professional standards?
Yes. Every report is prepared in accordance with USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice). This supports a defensible appraisal with the IRS, insurance carriers, and in legal proceedings.
Can I use these appraisals for tax purposes?
Yes. Our USPAP-compliant appraisals are suitable for estate tax filings (Form 706), charitable contribution deductions (Form 8283), and gift tax reporting (Form 709).
Do you provide appraisals for insurance purposes?
Yes. We prepare appraisals for insurance coverage scheduling and claims documentation on artwork, jewelry, furniture, and household contents.
How is the appraisal fee determined?
Appraisals are quoted on a fixed-fee basis after we understand the scope of your project. Factors include the number and complexity of items, the quality of available documentation, and the intended use of the appraisal.
What value standard applies to an estate appraisal?
Estate appraisals prepared for tax and probate purposes value each item as of the decedent's date of death, not current replacement cost. This date-of-death fair market value is the standard basis for Form 706 estate tax filings and probate court filings.
GET STARTED
Request Your Estate Appraisal
Tell us about the estate and its contents, and we'll follow up with a fixed-fee quote and next steps.