Reasons for an Appraisal:
- Estates/ Decedent Estates/ Probate
- Divorce & Pre-nuptials
- Insurance
- Estate & Financial Planning
- Buy/sell and collectors
- Tort Damages
- IRS contributions (non cash-
over $5,000 needs an appraisal).
For
specialized appraisals on very rare items, businesses and machinery & equipment,
please call (978) 807-0589 for more information.
We are also open to discuss contract work with Institutions.
We follow strict guidelines set by USPAP (Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice)
and NAPA (National Association of Professional Appraisers), and adhere to their Standards of Care.
We provide a professional report with thoroughly researched items as a comparison to substantiate our valuations of your
personal property.
(Click ↓ below to
learn more on IRS rules)
IRS Non Cash Charitable Donations
Before you decide to have something appraised,
ask yourself why you need an appraisal.
Is
it for Insurance purposes? Divorce? Probate? Decedent Estate? IRS contribution? Buying? Selling? WHY?
Knowing your reasons, helps us help you better.
Our Fee
Schedule:
- Per item basis. This is dependant
on the item(s), such as; part of a collection, large, small, fragile, accessibility and such. Prices start from
$150 per item.
- Hourly basis- starting
at $75/hour, depending on the circumstances such as; research, time, rarity of the item(s), Estates, multiple items,
etc.
- Block discounts. Having an Inventory
done at the same time? Contact us for a confidential discussion.
Fees
are subject to change without notice, however, we make every effort to inform you when discussing fees.
We are proud members of the following organizations:
Massachusetts Bar Association
