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How To Determine If You Need An Art Appraisal

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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. Insurance Purposes: Artwork can be a valuable asset, and it is essential to ensure that it is adequately insured.

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How to Prepare Your Parents' Estate

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Location of important papers, including: investment accounts, insurance policies, bank accounts, passwords, etc. This can be especially helpful if there is a desire to ensure the equitable distribution of items to heirs.

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How to Find and Choose and Antiques Appraiser Near You

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Whether you need a quick valuation for possible re-sale of your items, or you are looking for a more in-depth assessment for insurance or estate planning purposes, discovering a professional nearby is crucial. Reasons to Seek and Antique Appraisal There are various reasons that someone might need or want an appraisal: Insurance coverage.

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Why You Need an Appraisal

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Policies vary from insurance company to insurance company, but generally, there are limitations to homeowners' or renters' insurance that are important to keep in mind if you happen to own items of exceptional value. You may find that additional insurance is necessary to adequately cover you in the case of loss.

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

Artifactual History Appraisal

An appraised value for insurance may be significantly higher than an appraised value for planned future sale, which can be baffling and difficult to comprehend without a familiarity with the different levels of the market. It can sometimes be present in insurance policies, although in my experience it is much less frequently encountered.