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New Jersey 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 New Jersey, including Newark, Jersey City, and Trenton.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEW JERSEY 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 appraisals for estates across New Jersey, delivering USPAP-compliant valuations that satisfy the requirements of the New Jersey Superior Court, county surrogates, and the Division of Taxation. Under N.J.S.A. 3B:16-3, personal representatives must file an estate inventory within four months of receiving letters testamentary, and appraisers must value assets at true intrinsic value rather than forced-sale value. For estates subject to federal estate tax, IRS Form 706 requires qualified appraisals for gross estates exceeding $13.99 million, with returns due nine months after the date of death.
AppraiseItNow serves clients through both remote and onsite appraisal options, making the process straightforward regardless of where assets are located. Our appraisers in New Jersey are experienced with the state's specific probate requirements and can coordinate directly with attorneys, executors, and surrogates to keep estate administration on track.
AppraiseItNow covers the full range of personal and business assets commonly found in New Jersey estates, including:
AppraiseItNow works with executors, administrators, estate attorneys, and heirs throughout New Jersey who need accurate, court-ready valuations to settle estates, resolve heir disputes, or satisfy state inheritance tax and federal filing requirements.
What New Jersey clients say we are known for
Across 8 published New Jersey 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
N.J.S.A. 3B:16-2 requires that when the court orders an inventory, or a family exemption is being set off, the personal representative must have a just appraisal of the decedent's real and personal property made by two discreet and impartial persons. The dual-appraiser requirement is a New Jersey signature; most states require only one.
The court cannot require it until three months after letters are granted, except that when the family exemption is set off, the inventory and appraisal must be completed within those three months. Practice summaries sometimes say four months, but the statute says three; when the deadline matters, the statute controls.
Clear market value as of the date of death, applied to all tangible personal property under N.J.A.C. 18:26-8.8. These appraisals run through the Division of Taxation rather than the probate court, and the Director can require support from a broker, dealer, or other expert in that property type.
In any reasonable way, including hiring qualified appraisers. N.J.S.A. 3B:23-2 governs valuation for distributions and sets specific rules for traded securities and for assets without readily ascertainable values, which is where professional appraisals of collectibles, equipment, and business interests earn their keep.
