Tennessee Estate Tax Appraisers

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Tennessee estate tax appraisers offering certified appraisals of personal property, equipment and machinery, fine art, business interests, boats and watercraft, and automobiles and vehicles for estate tax filings (Form 706). AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant estate tax appraisals across Tennessee, including Nashville, Memphis, and Knoxville.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, TENNESSEE PROBATE COURTS, AND ESTATE ATTORNEYS.

  • IRS
  • Tennessee Courts
  • Chase
  • First Horizon Bank
  • State Farm
  • Goodwill Industries
  • Bank of America

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Tennessee

Between them, our appraisers hold ISA, CAGA, ASA, ABV, and CFA designations, and every report is written to USPAP for the IRS, Tennessee probate courts, and estate attorneys.

Joe Kattan

Joe Kattan

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.

Anne Hay

Anne Hay

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.

Jason Dolph

Jason Dolph

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.

Ashley Innes

Ashley Innes

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.

Marnie Erkelens

Marnie Erkelens

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.

Justin Ramirez

Justin Ramirez

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.

Raymond Ghelardi

Raymond Ghelardi

Business Valuation Expert & Appraiser

Accredited Senior Appraiser with the American Society of Appraisers. Raymond values capital stock, business enterprises, stock options, and intangible assets.

Aron Blue

Aron Blue

Client Success Manager

Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.

  • USPAPWritten to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice
  • Fair market valueThe IRS definition of value that Form 706, probate courts, and gift tax filings apply
  • International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
  • AICPAAccredited in Business Valuation
  • CFA InstituteChartered Financial Analyst
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

About estate tax appraisals in Tennessee

AppraiseItNow provides certified estate tax appraisal services for Tennessee families and executors navigating federal filing requirements, including estates that exceed the federal basic exclusion amount and require IRS Form 706. Tennessee repealed its state estate tax in 2011, so all estate tax appraisals here follow federal IRS standards, requiring fair market value established as of the date of death. Our appraisers meet IRS qualified appraiser standards and deliver USPAP-compliant reports suitable for federal estate tax filings.

AppraiseItNow serves clients throughout Tennessee with both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it easy to get accurate valuations regardless of where assets are located. Our appraisers in Tennessee cover major metro areas like Nashville, Memphis, Knoxville, and Chattanooga, as well as rural communities across Middle and West Tennessee.

What does AppraiseItNow appraise for estate tax in Tennessee?

AppraiseItNow covers the full range of assets commonly found in Tennessee estates, including:

  • Personal Property, including jewelry, antiques, furniture, coins, collectibles, and household goods
  • Equipment & Machinery, including medical equipment, restaurant equipment, manufacturing machinery, and technology assets
  • Fine Art, including paintings, prints, sculpture, photography, and mixed media
  • Business Interests, including LLCs, S-corps, partnerships, fractional interests, and privately held stock
  • Boats & Watercraft, including sailboats, powerboats, yachts, jet skis, and personal watercraft
  • Automobiles & Vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, RVs, trailers, and classic vehicles

Who does AppraiseItNow serve in Tennessee for estate tax?

AppraiseItNow works with executors, estate attorneys, CPAs, and family members managing estates across Tennessee, from urban professionals in Nashville and Knoxville to families with agricultural holdings, manufacturing equipment, and family business interests in rural counties.

What Tennessee clients say we are known for

Tennessee Appraisal Reviews: “I will forever be in your debt” and “They were wonderful to work with”

  1. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runs“They were responsive and timely from start to finish” Julia P.Mentioned in 5 reviews
  2. Being the appraiser they come back to“I highly recommend the AppraiseItNow team” Julia P.Mentioned in 3 reviews
  3. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadlineMentioned in 2 reviews

Across 8 published Tennessee 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.

  • The estate appraisal for our car and rugs was handled quickly and efficiently. The process was smooth and hassle-free.
    Kendall K. ·

    Personal Property Appraisal for Estate Tax

  • 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!
    Brandy F. ·

    Recreational Vehicle 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!
    Julia P. ·

    Technology Equipment Appraisal for Divorce

  • 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!
    Gary L. ·

    Car Appraisal for Gift 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.
    Bob H. ·

    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.
    Kevin N. ·

    Mobile Home Appraisal

Frequently Asked Questions on Tennessee Estate Tax Appraisers

Does Tennessee still impose an estate or inheritance tax?

No. Tennessee's inheritance tax does not apply to decedents dying in 2016 or later, so there is no Tennessee estate-tax valuation filing. Estate appraisal work for Tennessee decedents now supports the federal Form 706 for larger estates, probate inventories, and basis documentation rather than any state return.

What did Tennessee's former inheritance tax require for personal property?

Appraisal at "full and true value" as of the date of death, with an alternate valuation election for property distributed or sold within six months, under former § 67-8-412. Those rules matter today mainly when older estates or amended filings resurface, not for post-2015 deaths.

What valuation standard governs Tennessee personal property today?

Sound, intrinsic, and immediate value in a sale between a willing seller and a willing buyer, without speculative values, under § 67-5-601, which Tennessee authorities read as market value. For tax assessment, business personal property is then assessed at 30% of that appraised value.

Where do Tennessee personal property valuation disputes go?

To the State Board of Equalization, which has statewide jurisdiction over the valuation, classification, and assessment of property in Tennessee. County assessing officials value most business tangible personal property in the first instance, with public utility property appraised by the Comptroller of the Treasury.