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Massachusetts divorce appraisers providing USPAP-compliant 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 Massachusetts, including Boston, Worcester, and Springfield.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, MASSACHUSETTS 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 for individuals and attorneys navigating asset division under Massachusetts Probate and Family Court requirements. Massachusetts law requires each spouse to submit a sworn inventory listing assets at fair market value, and when spouses disagree on valuations, independent appraisals become essential for court proceedings. Our USPAP-compliant reports are prepared to meet the heightened scrutiny of legal proceedings and reflect the valuation date specified by the court.
AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to get accurate valuations regardless of where your assets are located. Our appraisers in Massachusetts serve clients across Boston, Worcester, Springfield, Cambridge, and every surrounding community.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of assets commonly subject to division in Massachusetts divorce proceedings, including:
AppraiseItNow works with divorcing individuals, family law attorneys, mediators, and financial advisors across Massachusetts who need credible, court-ready valuations for equitable asset division. We serve clients in all stages of divorce proceedings, from early negotiations through contested court hearings.
Massachusetts Probate and Family Court requires each spouse to file a sworn inventory listing all marital assets at fair market value. When spouses submit competing valuations or dispute each other's estimates, judges rely on independent appraisals to make equitable distribution determinations.
The court has discretion over the valuation date, which may be the date of separation, the date of trial, or another point in time depending on the circumstances. Post-separation appreciation can be classified as an after-acquired asset if it resulted solely from one spouse's efforts, meaning the cause of appreciation matters as much as the amount.
Massachusetts courts also require that inventories account for assets that have been destroyed or lost, such as damaged personal property or artwork, with explanations provided even when the asset is no longer owned. Spouses may file amended inventories to add overlooked assets, and union pensions or other deferred benefits must be included and valued as part of the marital estate.
Attorneys and judges in Massachusetts rely on USPAP-compliant appraisal reports because they provide an objective, defensible basis for fair market value. Self-reported values on inventory forms are frequently challenged, and without a credentialed appraiser's report, contested assets can delay proceedings significantly.
Business interests, fine art, and specialized equipment are among the most commonly disputed asset categories in Massachusetts divorces. These assets require appraisers with specific expertise, not just general knowledge of market conditions.
A professionally prepared appraisal report documents methodology, comparable data, and the appraiser's qualifications, giving attorneys the foundation they need to negotiate settlements or present evidence in court. AppraiseItNow appraisers are experienced in producing reports that hold up under cross-examination and judicial review.
What Massachusetts clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Massachusetts 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. Under G.L. c. 208 section 34, the court may assign all or any part of either spouse's estate, so premarital property, gifts, and inheritances are all reachable, and commentary confirms that personal property of every type, from jewelry and collections to pets, is divisible. Classification arguments matter less in Massachusetts than credible values.
There is no fixed statutory date: courts typically value assets as of the date of division or trial, but a judge may choose an earlier date, often tied to when the parties stopped contributing to the marital enterprise. Post-separation appreciation in a business interest or collection can be included or excluded depending on that choice, so the effective date of an appraisal is a strategic fact.
Rule 410 requires each party to produce tax returns, statements, and related records within 45 days of service of the summons, and both spouses file sworn financial statements listing asset values. Those filings are where undervalued jewelry, equipment, or business interests first surface, and where an independent appraisal can correct the record.
No, parties may state their own opinion of value on the financial statement. But when spouses disagree about a business interest, art, or a valuable collection, the Probate and Family Court weighs the quality of the evidence, and a documented appraisal generally prevails over an unsupported estimate.
