Estate Appraisals

IRS-Qualified & USPAP-Compliant Appraisals


We deliver professional, impartial appraisals for personal property, antiques, collectibles, and business assets — recognized by courts, the IRS, and financial institutions. Every report meets the highest standards for accuracy and compliance, ensuring your valuation is trusted and defensible.

Fine art, crystal, and antique collectibles appraised by The Peterson Exchange
Defensible Valuations

Trusted When It Matters Most


Whether you're settling an estate, dividing assets in a divorce, filing an insurance claim, navigating bankruptcy, or documenting a charitable donation, you need a valuation that holds up. Our reports are prepared by an IRS-qualified, USPAP-compliant appraiser and built to be defensible in every setting that counts.

Appraisal examinations are provided nationwide — onsite at your home or business, or remotely through our virtual and photo-based appraisal options.

Appraisal Types

Valuations for Every Situation


Each engagement is scoped to its purpose and meets the relevant standard of value — fair market, marketable cash, orderly liquidation, or forced liquidation.

Estate Tax · Form 706

IRS-qualified appraisals supporting federal estate tax filings and fiduciary accountings.

Divorce / Equitable Distribution

Neutral, defensible personal property values for equitable distribution and mediation.

Insurance & Claims

Pre-loss scheduling and post-loss appraisal of fine art and general contents, by a licensed adjuster.

Bankruptcy

Marketable cash and liquidation values for personal property and business assets in bankruptcy proceedings.

Charitable Donation

IRS-qualified donation appraisals meeting the requirements for non-cash charitable contributions.

Resale & Purchase

Pre-purchase and resale guidance so you buy and sell with confidence — including melt value for precious metals.

Appraiser examining an antique gilt picture frame
Expertise

Specialties We Appraise


From single heirloom pieces to full estate contents, our team brings specialized knowledge across categories:

  • Fine art, paintings, prints, and sculpture
  • Antiques, decorative arts, and period furniture
  • Firearms and collectibles
  • Jewelry, watches, and precious metals (melt value)
  • Crystal, porcelain, and glassware
  • General household contents and business assets
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Court & IRS Ready

Need a Defensible Appraisal?


Tell us about your situation and we'll scope the right appraisal type — onsite or virtual, anywhere in the U.S.