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Illinois probate appraisers preparing USPAP-compliant appraisals of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for court-supervised probate administration. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant probate appraisals across Illinois, including Chicago, Springfield, and Rockford.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, ILLINOIS 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 probate appraisal services for Illinois estates, delivering USPAP-compliant valuations of personal property, equipment, fine art, vehicles, and watercraft as of the date of death. Under the Illinois Probate Act, executors must file a verified inventory within 60 days of receiving Letters Testamentary, and estates subject to federal estate tax require qualified appraisals supporting IRS Form 706 for assets valued over $3,000. Our appraisals satisfy both Illinois probate court requirements and IRS standards, protecting executors from audit risk and beneficiary disputes.
AppraiseItNow serves clients throughout Illinois with both online and onsite appraisal options, accommodating estates in Chicago, Springfield, Naperville, Rockford, and beyond. Learn more about our appraisal services in Illinois and how we can support your probate matter from start to finish.
We cover the full range of assets commonly found in Illinois estates, including:
AppraiseItNow works with executors, estate attorneys, trustees, and beneficiaries across Illinois who need court-ready, IRS-defensible appraisals to move the probate process forward efficiently and without dispute.
What Illinois clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Illinois 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.
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
It is a pleasure to work with Joe and his team. They communicate every step along the way and made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised. It was all done in a timely manner and the final report is easy to understand. I highly recommend their services.
Gun Appraisal for Probate
AppraiseItNow was amazing! My father passed with a large volume of artwork & I had no idea what it was worth. Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond with text and/or email to any questions as well as a status update along the way. Highly recommend!
Artwork Appraisal for Probate
I needed to have a car appraised, AppraiseItNow got it done quickly and was super responsive about my questions. Whole thing was done online, very easy!
Car Appraisal for Probate
Friendly, speedy service with fair value.
Auto 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
Sixty days after letters of office are issued (755 ILCS 5/14-1), with a supplemental inventory due within 60 days of discovering additional property. The inventory must list all personal estate with no dollar floor, so vehicles, jewelry, art, equipment, and household contents all belong on it, and values reported there become part of the court record.
Not automatically. Under 755 ILCS 5/14-2 the representative may value goods and chattels personally or employ one or more competent, disinterested appraisers. Courts order formal appraisals mainly in supervised or contested administrations, and estates facing federal estate tax need qualified appraisals for the return, which is where our reports are most often used.
The court appoints one to three disinterested appraisers who take an oath and report a written valuation to the court (755 ILCS 5/20-8). If such an appraisal is made, a sale of the property generally cannot close for less than two-thirds of the appraised value, a protection specific to Illinois that makes the appraised figure directly consequential.
Yes, if it qualifies: Illinois's small estate affidavit covers personal estates of $150,000 or less, excluding motor vehicles registered with the Secretary of State. Qualifying estates document values in the affidavit itself rather than through a court-filed inventory, though beneficiaries often still want defensible valuations for tax basis and fair division.
