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Connecticut estate tax appraisers preparing USPAP-compliant appraisals of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, business interests, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for estate tax filings (Form 706). AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant estate tax appraisals across Connecticut, including Hartford, New Haven, and Stamford.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, CONNECTICUT PROBATE COURTS, AND ESTATE ATTORNEYS.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.
Machinery & Equipment Appraiser
Third-generation auctioneer and CAGA Certified Appraiser with more than 20 years valuing machinery, equipment, vehicles, business assets, and estates for banks, attorneys, and trustees across the Carolinas.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Vehicle Appraiser
CAGA Certified Appraiser since 2014, covering vehicles, boats, equipment, fine art, and collectibles. A classic-car restoration background informs her vehicle work, with reports prepared for insurance, divorce, and charitable contributions.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
ASA, ABV, and CFA charterholder. Since 2016 Justin has valued businesses for estate and gift tax, purchase price allocations, fairness opinions, lending, and buy-sell agreements, across manufacturing, services, retail, and pre-revenue biotech.
Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser
Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides estate tax appraisal services for Connecticut estates, establishing fair market value for assets as of the date of death to support accurate reporting on IRS Form 706. Connecticut imposes its own estate tax on taxable estates exceeding $13.99 million, and asset values for Connecticut estate tax purposes follow federal fair market value standards, making defensible, USPAP-compliant appraisals essential.
Both remote and onsite appraisal options are available, giving executors and attorneys the flexibility to choose the format that fits their timeline and circumstances. Our appraisers in Connecticut hold credentials from recognized professional organizations including ISA, ASA, AAA, and AMEA.
We cover every major asset class commonly found in Connecticut estates, including:
We serve executors, estate attorneys, trustees, and families throughout Connecticut who need accurate, court-ready and IRS-compliant valuations for estates of all sizes, from modest collections to high-value estates subject to Connecticut's graduated estate tax rates.
What Connecticut clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Connecticut appraisal reviews, every one from a client who paid AppraiseItNow for an appraisal, the three things they raise most often are how quickly we answer, that they would hire us again, and how fast the finished report arrived.
The estate appraisal for our car and rugs was handled quickly and efficiently. The process was smooth and hassle-free.
Personal Property Appraisal for Estate Tax
My mother passed away in August 2023 and unfortunately, in the state of Ohio, motorhomes are not transferable on death and was going to have to go through probate court. After speaking with an attorney, I was informed I needed an appraisal. Due to my hectic work schedule and family schedule, I was looking for someone who could do this online, without needing an appointment. After a quick Google search I came across Joe at AppraiseItNow Inc., and instantly felt relief. A quick inquiry led to a few emails back and forth, a very reasonable cost to have the motorhome appraised and all the information needed to submit to get this taken care of. Joe was patient, worked with me as it was going to take a few weeks before I was able to supply the needed images/documents and payment, and less than a week later of submitting it I received the appraisal. His communication is next to none! He responds very quickly, is kind and extremely helpful. If I need anything in the future, I will not hesitate to reach out again! Thank you again! I will forever be in your debt!
Recreational Vehicle Appraisal for Probate
I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team. They were responsive and timely from start to finish, and the whole process was seamless. The final report was super detailed and gave me all the information I needed. I am so glad I hired them and would recommend them to anyone needing an appraisal!
Technology Equipment Appraisal for Divorce
I recently used AppraiseItNow for a valuation of a 2001 Corvette needed for 2024 Gift Tax purposes. It was straightforward and relatively simple even for someone not too tech savvy like me!
Car Appraisal for Gift Tax
AppraiseItNow did an outstanding job appraising my 1998 Bobcat Skid Steer and circa 2010 Yuchai Crawler Dozer. We could not locate a serial number on the dozer, and there were no online sales available, but they were still able to develop an accurate appraisal using known specifications for my dozer compared to other comparable make and model dozers. They diligently researched both equipment items and provided well-documented reports.
Machinery & Equipment Appraisal
I was in dire need of an appraisal for my father's mobile home, which he needed for Medicaid approval. I couldn’t find anyone to do it for a long time, but then I found this company online and decided to give them a try. I’m so glad I did. They were wonderful to work with. I sent the pictures, and within just a few days I received the appraisal. They are absolutely worth the money.
Mobile Home Appraisal
Within two months. Conn. Gen. Stat. § 45a-341 requires the fiduciary to file an inventory of all the decedent's property, appraised at fair market value, with the Probate Court within two months after the court accepts the bond or the fiduciary qualifies. That is a notably tighter window than the several-month deadlines many states allow, so estate valuations in Connecticut need to start early.
Yes. Connecticut imposes a state estate tax, with an exemption of $13.99 million for decedents dying in 2025. Estates under that threshold file DRS Form CT-706 NT as nontaxable estates through the Probate Court, and estates above it owe Connecticut estate tax in addition to any federal Form 706 obligation.
Yes. Rule 31(b) of the Connecticut Probate Court Rules of Procedure lets the court require a written appraisal or other reasonable proof of value for any personal property reported on Form CT-706 NT. And under Rule 31(c), if a federal Form 706 is required, each asset must be reported at its federal Form 706 value, binding the state filing to the federal appraisal.
No. Under § 45a-341(a)(4), the fiduciary may appraise inventoried property or cause it to be appraised, and the Probate Court user guide says fiduciaries determine fair market value through inquiry and their own experience. A formal appraisal becomes necessary when the court demands substantiation, when a federal filing requires supportable values, or when items are too valuable or specialized to estimate defensibly.
