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Tips For Developing a Disaster Preparedness Plan

Artifactual History Appraisal

If you have family sterling silver flatware and the space to take it in your car, this is a smart category of antique to bring with you as it also functions as a liquid asset. So often this information is lost through the generations, and with it, many happy stories and a sense of connection with one's ancestors. -If

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Do You Need An Appraiser for Probate?

Harrison Appraisals

We also provide appraisals for insurance replacement, damage claim settlement, estate division and Trust matters, divorce and court-ordered equitable distribution, tax-deductible charitable donations, determination of federal estate & gift tax liability, asset liquidation, and expert witness testimony.

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The Importance of Appraising Your Parent’s Estate, Even If You Are the Sole Heir

Harrison Appraisals

We also provide appraisals for insurance replacement, damage claim settlement, estate division and Trust matters, divorce and court-ordered equitable distribution, tax-deductible charitable donations, determination of federal estate & gift tax liability, asset liquidation, and expert witness testimony.

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So You Found A John George Brown Painting?

Harrison Appraisals

We also provide appraisals for insurance replacement, damage claim settlement, estate division and Trust matters, divorce and court-ordered equitable distribution, tax-deductible charitable donations, determination of federal estate & gift tax liability, asset liquidation, and expert witness testimony.

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Should I Have My Antiques Appraised for Insurance Purposes?

Harrison Appraisals

We also provide appraisals for insurance replacement, damage claim settlement, estate division and Trust matters, divorce and court-ordered equitable distribution, tax-deductible charitable donations, determination of federal estate & gift tax liability, asset liquidation, and expert witness testimony.

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“Appraising in the World of the High-Net-Worth Client”

Art Advisor's Blog

When called to work on such leveraging of art for cash, an appraiser needs to be savvy enough to understand the type of value being sought—usually marketable cash value or orderly liquidation value, and needs to be completely independent from either party. Mr. Morse’s talk was a good introduction of the topic.