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Scottsdale Estate Jewelry Appraisals
Equitable Distribution, Probate, Estate Settlement
An estate jewelry appraisal takes place when a family member passes away
Normally, the jewelry items are divided among family (Equitable Distribution)
At times, the items may be subject to to taxing, according to state and federal regulations
The two main types of appraisals in this case are listed below. A Probate appraisal in many cases
can also be used for equitable distribution purposes
Estate (Probate) Appraisals
This report is for estate evaluation purposes and is necessary to determine inheritance taxes on an estate. Jewelry
values for estates are legislated to include specific information and data. Fair market value is used for this type of
valuation and it is always necessary to include comparable sales.
Equitable Distribution
Determines value of the piece so that collectively the jewelry
can be divided equally to family members/friends. These appraisals can be done
before or after the passing of the owners.
Usually a fair market value is used ( less than normal retail )
These appraisals are best done on an hourly fee. Each item is photographed , a brief description is provided, and the fair market value is listed.
Normally, the jewelry items are divided among family (Equitable Distribution)
At times, the items may be subject to to taxing, according to state and federal regulations
The two main types of appraisals in this case are listed below. A Probate appraisal in many cases
can also be used for equitable distribution purposes
Estate (Probate) Appraisals
This report is for estate evaluation purposes and is necessary to determine inheritance taxes on an estate. Jewelry
values for estates are legislated to include specific information and data. Fair market value is used for this type of
valuation and it is always necessary to include comparable sales.
Equitable Distribution
Determines value of the piece so that collectively the jewelry
can be divided equally to family members/friends. These appraisals can be done
before or after the passing of the owners.
Usually a fair market value is used ( less than normal retail )
These appraisals are best done on an hourly fee. Each item is photographed , a brief description is provided, and the fair market value is listed.