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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

Art Appraisal Resources

Estate tax planning is crucial for individuals to manage and minimize the tax implications of transferring their wealth and assets to future generations. Effective estate tax planning not only ensures the preservation of wealth for beneficiaries but also contributes to their overall financial security and long-term goals.

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Evaluation to Valuation: Navigating Fine Art Appraisals

Art Appraisal Resources

In this post we explore fine art valuation and appraisal, how an appraisal is conducted and the different types of art appraisals. How a Fine Art Appraisal is Conducted A fine art appraisal conducted by a certified appraiser starts with a thorough inspection of the artwork.

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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. In this article, we will explore the key indicators that suggest you may need an art appraisal.

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Why Jewelry Appraisals Matter

The Jewelry Appraiser

How important is it to have your jewelry appraised? It is crucial to have a valid appraisal for your valuable jewelry. Also, because the price of gold, diamonds and gems changes over time, it is important to have an appraisal tied to a specific point in time so there is an accurate reference of the value of the piece.

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Why You Need an Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

Do you need an appraisal? But there may be several instances in which an appraisal would be very much advised. I guess, to the extent that your situation involves paying state or federal taxes, you might actually be able to go so far as to say that an appraisal is NEEDED, lest you run afoul of the law.

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Understanding the Different Levels of Value: It’s Worth What Where and When?

Artifactual History Appraisal

My latest article for Worthwhile Magazine™ tackles a tricky area of appraising: understanding the different levels of value. This is one of the most confusing elements of appraising that I spend a lot of time discussing with clients, so I wanted to cover the subject in an article that could reach and help a much broader audience.

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A Question of Value: Reasons to Appraise Your Jewelry

Gemology Resources

Jewelry appraisal is a specialized field, and an expert appraiser can provide you with a comprehensive assessment of your jewelry’s worth. In this blog post, we’ll discuss the top reasons why it’s important to have your jewelry appraised, and why you shouldn’t wait. What exactly is Fair Market Value?