Collectibles Equitable Distribution Estate Tax 
ValuePros Appraisal Services
JUNE 13, 2025
Whether it’s a modest household or a high-value estate with art, jewelry, and antiques, these are the four main reasons families choose to get an estate appraisal. Estate Tax Return or Probate Requirement In some cases, an appraisal is not just helpful, it’s required.
Art Peritus
JUNE 22, 2025
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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Penrose Appraisals
JANUARY 6, 2024
You've got some antiques you inherited from your aunt, a small but growing collection of vintage Star Wars toys, and that mysterious oil portrait of two little kids that you picked up at a second-hand store a few years back. Estate tax liability. Federal taxes are not owed unless the estate is worth more than $13 million.
Art Peritus
DECEMBER 31, 2023
From passion assets to planned giving does estate planning affect the growth and development of a collection? The Art of Collecting A variety of factors drive collectors to collect. As collectors build their collections, they inevitably discover more about the items they are seeking, and their interests deepen and evolve.
Art Peritus
DECEMBER 31, 2023
From passion assets to planned giving does estate planning affect the growth and development of a collection? The Art of Collecting A variety of factors drive collectors to collect. As collectors build their collections, they inevitably discover more about the items they are seeking, and their interests deepen and evolve.
Fine Art Estates
JANUARY 7, 2022
General Questions about Appraisals and Appraisers PART ONE: Keeping Gifts to Museums Tax Deductible In 1962, the IRS was about to remove the income tax deductibility of artworks that were donated to museums because of inappropriate appraisal overvaluation. Many of these sites have been collecting data since the late 1980’s.
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
Estate Planning and Inheritance When artwork is part of an estate, appraisals help with fair distribution among heirs and can be required for estate tax filings. Knowing the value of a collection allows families to make informed decisions about retaining, selling, or donating pieces.
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