Types of Appraisals

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

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

• Equitable Distribution: help divide assets among heirs or parties

• Informational: identify and evaluate an item in your possession, either for future sale or any other purpose

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.