Equitable Distribution Estate Tax Valuation 
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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Art Appraisal Resources
JULY 13, 2023
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. During probate, an appraisal comprehensively evaluates the artwork's worth, simplifying the process.
Artifactual History Appraisal
SEPTEMBER 17, 2019
All appraisal reports written in compliance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) have to include identification of the level of the market the appraised values are set in and the effective date of the valuation.
Penrose Appraisals
JANUARY 6, 2024
Estate tax liability. State and federal taxes are a complicated subject and you should always be guided by your accountant or tax advisor. But in determining the tax owed, an appraisal may be required in order to value all of the belongings of the estate. For example, in Pennsylvania, the tax is 4.5%
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
NOVEMBER 5, 2023
Provenance, the documented history of an artwork’s ownership, is a cornerstone of art appraisal that adds layers of significance to the valuation process. Appraisers use provenance to assess the fair market value of artworks, aiding in equitable distribution and estate tax planning.
JSK Fine Art Appraisals
FEBRUARY 14, 2025
This guide will help you determine if your artwork needs a professional valuation and why it matters. As an appraiser, my role is to provide an unbiased, well-researched valuation tailored to your specific needs, whether for insurance, estate planning, donation, or sale. What Is an Art Appraisal?
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