North Jersey homes often hold furniture, art, silver and collectibles bought over a lifetime near New York City, and some of it is worth far more than the family expects. Before an estate sale, a division among heirs, or a donation, it pays to know what things are actually worth.
New Jersey’s inheritance tax applies to some beneficiaries, such as siblings, nieces and nephews, so estates sometimes need documented values for personal property as well.
North Jersey appraisers value antiques, furniture, fine and decorative art, jewelry, silver and collectibles for estates, insurance, charitable donations and equitable distribution, and auction houses with appraisal departments can also sell items for the family.
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An auction house can value items and sell them. For tax, insurance or legal purposes, ask for a written appraisal report, not just an auction estimate.
It can. When beneficiaries other than a spouse, children or grandchildren inherit, the estate may need values for personal property. An estate attorney can say what’s needed.
Some auction houses offer walk-in verbal estimates. They’re a useful first look but don’t replace a written appraisal for tax or legal use.
Before, if you think anything is valuable. That way you know what to sell separately or keep.
Professional appraisers charge a flat or hourly fee, not a percentage of the value, which keeps the appraisal objective.