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Probate appraisal services for court-supervised estate administration, covering personal property, vehicles, equipment, and business interests. AppraiseItNow appraises household contents, cars, tools, and collections at date-of-death values for probate filings.
…instantly felt relief… I will forever be in your debt!
…made the process simple for us to have more than 35 firearms appraised
AppraiseItNow was amazing!… Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, 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 standardsA probate appraisal determines the fair market value of a decedent's assets as of the date of death, establishing the tax basis for heirs and satisfying court and IRS requirements. Executors filing Form 706 must include qualified, USPAP-compliant appraisals for estates exceeding the federal exemption (~$13.99M in 2026), with returns due nine months after death. Even for non-taxable estates, probate courts routinely require independent appraisals to approve administration, support stepped-up basis claims, and prevent costly capital gains exposure when heirs later sell inherited assets.
AppraiseItNow delivers probate appraisals online and onsite across the United States, covering personal property, equipment and machinery, artwork, boats, and automobiles. Our appraisers are accredited, probate-experienced, and produce reports that withstand IRS scrutiny and court challenge. Our mission is to deliver defensible, USPAP-compliant valuations with exceptional speed, professionalism, and client service.
AppraiseItNow covers every major asset class that commonly appears in probate proceedings, including:
What probate clients say we are known for
Across 8 published probate 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
AppraiseItNow offers online appraisals and onsite appraisals in all 50 states.
No. Courts treat self-appraisals as inherently biased, and most states require an independent, qualified appraiser for non-cash personal property. Some, like California, go further and route certain assets through a court-appointed probate referee. An independent appraisal from a credentialed professional is the only defensible option.
No. Assets held in a living trust or with beneficiary designations, such as payable-on-death accounts or life insurance, transfer directly outside of court supervision and are not part of the probate estate. Only assets subject to probate require a formal appraisal.
The executor files an amended or supplemental inventory with the court, accompanied by a new appraisal reflecting the asset's fair market value as of the date of death. Reporting promptly is important, as courts may scrutinize delays and penalize concealment.
In many states, executor and attorney compensation is tied to the size of the estate, either as a statutory percentage of the gross appraised value (as in California and New York) or as a "reasonable" fee that courts benchmark against estate value. A higher appraised value can increase those fees, so an accurate, well-supported valuation matters to every party involved.
Deadlines are set by state law and typically run from the date the executor or administrator is appointed, commonly within 60 days to a few months (California allows four months, for example). Late filings usually require court approval and can delay estate administration, so engaging an appraiser promptly after appointment is advisable.