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Hawaii estate tax appraisers delivering certified valuations 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 Hawaii, including Honolulu, Hilo, and Kailua.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, HAWAII 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 Hawaii estates, establishing fair market value at the date of death to support accurate reporting on IRS Form 706. Hawaii's state estate tax exemption threshold is $5.49 million, with progressive rates up to 20% on amounts above that figure, making defensible valuations critical for estates across Oahu, Maui, the Big Island, and Kauai. Our appraisers meet IRS qualified appraiser standards and deliver USPAP-compliant reports that satisfy both federal and Hawaii requirements under HRS Chapter 236D.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it straightforward to obtain qualified valuations regardless of which island the estate is located on. Our appraisers in Hawaii are equipped to handle complex, high-value estates with the speed and accuracy that estate tax deadlines demand.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of asset classes commonly found in Hawaii estates, including:
AppraiseItNow works with executors, estate attorneys, CPAs, trust officers, and heirs throughout Hawaii who need qualified, court-ready appraisals to support IRS Form 706 filings and equitable asset distribution. High-value estates in areas like Kahala, Wailea, Kailua, and Princeville are among those most frequently requiring professional valuations given Hawaii's elevated asset values.
What Hawaii clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Hawaii 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
It can. Hawaii imposes its own estate tax under HRS § 236E-8 with an exemption of $5.49 million and graduated rates from 10% to 20%, and the Hawaii net taxable estate includes personal property such as vehicles, jewelry, art, and business interests. Older references to HRS chapters 236 and 236A are obsolete; both were repealed, and chapters 236D and 236E now control.
The personal representative must prepare an inventory within three months of appointment, listing each asset at fair market value as of the date of death. Hawaii allows a choice: file the inventory with the court or mail it to interested persons. Once an inventory or appraisal has been filed with the court, HRS § 560:3-708 requires any supplement covering newly discovered property or revised values to be filed as well.
Those whose value is in reasonable doubt. HRS § 560:3-707 lets the personal representative employ a qualified and disinterested appraiser for any such asset, expressly permits different appraisers for different asset types, and requires each appraiser's name and address to appear on the inventory beside the items they valued. Straightforward items can be valued by the representative directly.
The tax becomes a lien on the decedent's entire gross estate, personal property included, for ten years from the date of death. HRS § 236D-11 also empowers the personal representative to sell estate property, even specifically bequeathed items, to cover the tax unless the legatee pays the proportionate share, which makes reliable valuations central to deciding what, if anything, must be sold.
