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Why Accurate Appraisals Matter in the New Year

Penrose Appraisals

Whether it is dividiing an estate, buying insurance, making non-cash charitable contribiutions or one of many other scenarios, an appraiser can help you and your family to make better decisions. Start Tax Season Right Appraisals are crucial for valuing charitable donations. Read on for more about how appraisals can help.

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The Rise of Vintage Luxury

Art Peritus

As an avid collector and wearer of vintage couture, I’ve personally experienced firsthand the magnetism of these timeless treasures—and as an appraiser, I’ve seen how important it is to accurately understand their value for estate tax, insurance coverage, and equitable distribution.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

The appraisal report is a crucial document used for various purposes, such as insurance, taxation, sale, or donation, and is often required to be conducted by a certified appraiser to ensure its credibility. Insurance, Damage and Loss Appraisals Insurance appraisals establish the value of artwork for insurance purposes.

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What Does a Jewelry Appraiser Actually Do?

La Jolla Gem Appraisal

A piece appraised for insurance replacement has a very different value than one being appraised for resale or estate division. We tailor the appraisal to suit the intended usewhether its for insurance, estate settlement, resale, charitable donation, litigation, or collateral loans.

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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

Art Appraisal Resources

Value matters and an art appraisal completed by a qualified art appraiser can save you substantial money by not selling too low, insuring too low, or paying too much in estate tax or equitable distribution. Insurance Purposes: Artwork can be a valuable asset, and it is essential to ensure that it is adequately insured.

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Charitable Donations of Art: A Few Important Rules to Know

Art Advisor's Blog

The appraisal can be done at any time after the donation is accepted up until the filing of your taxes for the year. If the appraiser is called first, the appraisal for charitable donation is only valid for six weeks prior to a donation being made. Page 2- “Instructions of Form 8283”).

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Certified Art Appraiser-San Diego, CA

JSK Fine Art Appraisals

Here’s when it’s worth bringing someone like me in: Insurance If your artwork is damaged, stolen, or lost in a fire, the insurance company needs to know what it was worth before something happened. When Do You Actually Need an Art Appraisal? Good question. That’s where a replacement value appraisal comes in.