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Estate Tax Planning Strategies for Art Collections

Art Appraisal Resources

Incorporating art collections into estate planning presents some unique challenges or considerations due to the nature of valuing and distributing art assets. Valuation of Art Collections Determining accurate valuations for art pieces can be complex and subjective, therefore it requires expertise from a certified appraiser.

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Should I Have My Antiques Appraised for Insurance Purposes?

Harrison Appraisals

Collecting trends and changes in taste have had a major impact on everything from antique furniture to folk art. Market fluctuations and rarity can have a big impact on antiques and collectibles. Condition issues, wear and tear, damage and environmental factors can also affect collectability and value.

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Why You Need an Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

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. The estate does not pay this tax, the heir does. Charitable donation.