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Pennsylvania probate appraisers offering certified 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 Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Allentown.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, PENNSYLVANIA 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 certified probate appraisals for Pennsylvania estates, delivering date-of-death valuations that satisfy Orphans' Court requirements, support Pennsylvania inheritance tax filings via REV-1500, and meet federal standards for estates subject to IRS Form 706 when values exceed the federal exemption threshold. Pennsylvania's inheritance tax applies to all estates regardless of size, and the Department of Revenue requires expert appraisals with documented appraiser qualifications for any single item exceeding $3,000 or any collection exceeding $10,000.
Both remote and onsite appraisal options are available through our appraisal services in Pennsylvania, covering Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Lancaster, and every county in between. Executors, attorneys, and heirs can engage our appraisers quickly, with reports designed to withstand court challenge and IRS scrutiny.
We cover the full range of asset types commonly found in Pennsylvania estates, including:
We serve executors, estate attorneys, heirs, and fiduciaries throughout Pennsylvania who need accurate, court-ready valuations to settle estates, resolve disputes among beneficiaries, and satisfy Pennsylvania Orphans' Court and Department of Revenue requirements.
What Pennsylvania clients say we are known for
Across 8 published Pennsylvania 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.
Friendly, speedy service with fair value.
Auto Appraisal for Probate
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
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
The executor may estimate ordinary personal property, but any individual article worth more than $3,000, or a collection of one type exceeding $10,000, should be supported by an expert appraisal, with the expert's qualifications, attached to the REV-1500 inheritance tax return. This replaced the old practice of itemized appraisals for everything.
The verified inventory, stating each item's fair value as of the date of death, is filed with the Register of Wills, with practice materials placing the complete filing within nine months of death. Newly discovered property requires a supplemental inventory within 30 days of discovery under 20 Pa.C.S. § 3301 and § 3302.
Yes, it applies regardless of estate size. Even an estate settled through the $50,000 small-estate petition under 20 Pa.C.S. § 3102, which the Orphans' Court may resolve with or without appraisement, still owes inheritance tax on its personal property values, unlike states that exempt small estates entirely.
Yes. The personal representative delivers items claimed under the family exemption at the values fixed by the inventory and appraisement, and under 20 Pa.C.S. § 3122 any party in interest can petition the Orphans' Court to control the distribution and valuation of that property, with or without an appraisal.
