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Part II: Understanding and Determining Fair Market Value in Canadian Appraisals

International Society of Appraisers

5/22/2025 12:00:00 AM Fair market value (FMV) is foundational in Canadian personal property appraisals prepared for charitable donations, estate administration, and cultural property certification applications. This means a consistently achieved market price, not an unusually high one-off sale.

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Office Hours Information from March 2025

International Society of Appraisers

Q: In a damage claim, what's the most common marketplace for determining the fair market value of diamond jewelry? Is it the orderly liquidation market, retail market, retail replacement market? The definition may vary slightly from federal government definitions used to determine tax liabilities.

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Do You Need An Appraiser for Probate?

Harrison Appraisals

However, in order to determine the fair market value of those assets and comply with your state’s inheritance and estate tax requirements, it is recommended that you obtain an appraisal from a qualified and accredited appraiser. Contact us today by calling 410.871.2017 The post Do You Need An Appraiser for Probate?

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The Importance of Appraising Your Parent’s Estate, Even If You Are the Sole Heir

Harrison Appraisals

Accurate Asset Valuation An appraisal provides an unbiased and expert opinion of the fair market value of your parent’s assets. Let’s explore the importance of appraising your parent’s estate, regardless of your status as the sole heir.