BANKRUPTCY APPRAISALS
Liquidation proceedings where a Trustee is appointed who has to collect, liquidate, and distribute all property. Value is important for the meeting of creditors and judge to determine disposition of bankruptcy.
CASUALTY APPRAISALS
Examples of casualty loss: Earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, storms, fires.
CHARITY APPRAISALS
Deduction for income tax.
US CUSTOMS and CONFISCATED PROPERTY APPRAISALS
Valuation of imported merchandise.
DIVORCE
Appraisal of fine art, furniture, antiques, silverware, silver pieces, cutlery, family heirlooms, vintage costume jewelry, designer costume jewelry, sterling silver,
electronics, collections, household items, etc.
ESTATE
Please ask your accountant or attorney if you will need a Certified Personal Property Appraisal for the estate.
GIFT
Determination of value for gift tax purposes.
INSURANCE
Appraising what's not there. Valuation methods for insurance. Actual cash value. Replacement cost (less depreciation). Appraisal governed by insurance contract.