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Appraisal Services

Butterscotch offers a range of certified written appraisals for insurance coverage, estate settlement, charitable donation, and other purposes.

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Types of Appraisals

Butterscotch offers written appraisals of personal property for a variety of purposes, including:

  • Insurance: establish replacement value in case of loss or damage

  • Estate & Probate: assist executors, heirs, and attorneys in estate planning or settlement, and determine Federal, State, and probate tax liability

  • Donation: substantiate fair market value for charitable contributions

  • Equitable Distribution: help divide assets among heirs or parties

  

Expertise You Can Trust

Our appraisals are prepared by accredited specialists with decades of experience in fine art, jewelry, furniture, decorative arts, and more. All appraisals for estate tax purposes are written in compliance with present Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), as recognized by the IRS. 

 

Independent & Transparent

Appraisals are offered as a stand-alone professional service, independent of our auction business. There is no obligation to consign items. Should you later choose to sell through Butterscotch, we offer a pro rata reimbursement of appraisal fees. Our rates are competitive and tailored to the scope of each estate.

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Get Started

Contact us today to discuss your appraisal needs or to request a quote.