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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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Do You Need An Appraiser for Probate?

Harrison Appraisals

However, in order to determine the fair market value of those assets and comply with your state’s inheritance and estate tax requirements, it is recommended that you obtain an appraisal from a qualified and accredited appraiser. Contact us today by calling 410.871.2017 The post Do You Need An Appraiser for Probate?

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Why You Need an Appraisal

Penrose Appraisals

Estate tax liability. State and federal taxes are a complicated subject and you should always be guided by your accountant or tax advisor. But in determining the tax owed, an appraisal may be required in order to value all of the belongings of the estate. For example, in Pennsylvania, the tax is 4.5%