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Indiana divorce appraisers delivering certified valuations of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, business interests, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for divorce and equitable distribution. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant divorce appraisals across Indiana, including Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Evansville.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, INDIANA 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 professional divorce appraisal services throughout Indiana, delivering court-ready valuations of marital assets to support equitable property division. Under Indiana Code § 31-15-7-4, Indiana follows a "one-pot" approach, meaning all property owned by either spouse enters the marital estate regardless of when it was acquired. Courts, attorneys, and mediators rely on USPAP-compliant appraisal reports with a legally specified valuation date, which Indiana courts may set at the filing date or another point in the proceedings.
AppraiseItNow serves clients across Indiana through both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to get accurate valuations regardless of your location. Our appraisers in Indiana are experienced in producing documentation that meets the heightened scrutiny of divorce proceedings, including retroactive valuations with historical effective dates when required by the court.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of assets commonly subject to division in Indiana divorce cases, including:
AppraiseItNow works with divorcing individuals, family law attorneys, mediators, and courts throughout Indiana who need credible, court-admissible valuations of marital assets. Whether the case involves a privately held business in Indianapolis, manufacturing equipment in Fort Wayne, or personal property and collectibles anywhere in the state, our appraisers are equipped to help.
Indiana's one-pot property division statute is one of the broadest in the country. Assets acquired before marriage, inherited property, and gifts are all included in the marital estate under Indiana Code § 31-15-7-4, which means more assets typically require formal appraisal than in many other states.
The valuation date matters significantly in Indiana divorce cases. Courts have discretion to select the effective date, and appraisers must align their reports to that specific date, sometimes performing retroactive valuations based on historical market conditions.
Business interest appraisals carry additional complexity in Indiana. Courts recognize valuation discounts such as a Lack of Control Discount for minority ownership stakes, which can meaningfully reduce the divisible value of a business interest and must be properly documented in the appraisal report.
Indiana's presumption of equal 50/50 property division under Indiana Code § 31-15-7-5 means that accurate, well-supported valuations are essential. When one spouse seeks an unequal distribution, the appraisal becomes a critical piece of evidence for the court's analysis of the five statutory factors.
Property division orders in Indiana are generally final once entered, with limited grounds for post-divorce modification. This makes getting the appraisal right the first time especially important, as errors or unsupported valuations can have lasting financial consequences for both parties.
What Indiana clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Indiana 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.
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
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 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
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
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
No. Indiana's one-pot rule (Indiana Code 31-15-7-4) places all property owned by either spouse at filing into the divisible estate, including premarital, gifted, and inherited personal property and business interests. How and when an asset was acquired matters only as a factor that can justify an unequal division, not as an exclusion.
Yes, Indiana Code 31-15-7-5 presumes a 50/50 division is just and reasonable. A spouse can rebut it with evidence of contributions, the source and timing of acquisition, economic circumstances, dissipation, or earning differences, and accurate valuations of the contested items are usually the starting point for any rebuttal argument.
Unlike most states, Indiana fixes no single date: the judge may value assets as of any point between the filing date and the final hearing. That discretion means an appraisal must state its effective date clearly, and assets that move with the market, such as vehicles or business interests, may warrant updated values as the case progresses.
No statute requires it; Indiana's property division provisions do not prescribe who may value marital assets or what method must be used. Courts weigh credibility instead, which favors a documented, methodology-driven report over an informal estimate when spouses disagree about jewelry, collections, equipment, or a closely held business.
