Wyoming Bankruptcy Filing Appraisers

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Wyoming bankruptcy appraisers delivering certified valuations of equipment and machinery, business interests, boats and watercraft, automobiles and vehicles, and inventory for bankruptcy schedules and court filings. AppraiseItNow provides credentialed, USPAP-compliant bankruptcy filing appraisals across Wyoming, including Cheyenne, Casper, and Laramie.

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DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, AUDITORS, AND WYOMING COURTS.

  • IRS
  • GASB
  • Wyoming Courts
  • U.S. Small Business Administration
  • Chase
  • Glacier Bancorp
  • Bank of America

Credentialed Appraisers Serving Wyoming

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

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.

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.

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.

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
  • Rev. Rul. 59-60 and ASC 820The valuation framework the IRS, auditors, and courts test a business value against
  • American Society of AppraisersAccredited Senior Appraiser
  • AICPAAccredited in Business Valuation
  • CFA InstituteChartered Financial Analyst
  • International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
  • Certified Appraisers Guild of AmericaCertified Appraiser
  • The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standards

About bankruptcy filing appraisals in Wyoming

AppraiseItNow provides professional bankruptcy filing appraisals throughout Wyoming, helping debtors, trustees, and attorneys establish defensible asset values for Chapter 7 liquidation and Chapter 13 repayment proceedings. Wyoming is an opt-out state, meaning debtors must use Wyoming state exemptions under Wyoming Statutes § 1-20-101 et seq. rather than federal exemptions, making accurate valuations especially critical during the creditors' meeting stage when trustees determine which assets are subject to liquidation. Wyoming law also requires that exempt property values be ascertained by three disinterested appraisers, adding a layer of procedural rigor to the process.

AppraiseItNow offers both remote and onsite appraisal options, making it straightforward to obtain court-ready valuations anywhere across the state through our appraisal services in Wyoming. Whether your assets are located in Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, or a remote rural area, our credentialed appraisers are equipped to serve you efficiently.

What does AppraiseItNow appraise for bankruptcy filing in Wyoming?

We cover the full range of asset classes commonly encountered in Wyoming bankruptcy proceedings, including:

  • Equipment & Machinery, including medical equipment, restaurant equipment, manufacturing machinery, and technology assets
  • 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
  • Inventory, including retail inventory, wholesale stock, raw materials, and finished goods

Who does AppraiseItNow serve in Wyoming for bankruptcy filing?

AppraiseItNow serves individual debtors, bankruptcy trustees, attorneys, and creditors across Wyoming who need accurate, court-ready valuations of personal and business assets during bankruptcy proceedings. Our clients range from small business owners in Casper and Cheyenne to agricultural operators and energy sector businesses throughout the state.

What clients say we are known for

AppraiseItNow Reviews: “They were wonderful to work with” and “I received excellent service from intake to delivery”

  1. Being the appraiser they come back toMentioned in 44 reviews
  2. Answering fast, and staying reachable while the work runs“From the start they were very responsive, price competitive” Chris S.Mentioned in 34 reviews
  3. Showing the research and the comparables behind the number“Very thorough and professional — great communication and outstanding service” Curt B.Mentioned in 29 reviews
  4. Delivering the finished report ahead of the deadlineMentioned in 21 reviews
  5. Taking on items other appraisers had already turned downMentioned in 14 reviews

Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.

  • Affordable and reliable, with fast service and always responsive to my messages and questions. They delivered my appraisal on time without a glitch. 100% Recommended! I wouldn’t use anyone else for my business. Thank you, Joe — you’re great!
    Ana R. ·

    Machinery & Equipment Appraisal for Bankruptcy Filing

  • Responsive, professional, first class deliverables -- especially considering that that the appraised assets are extremely complex financial assets with little by way of comps. The deliverable satisfied my accountants and advisers as being more than adequate to support the valuation needed to complete a conversion to a Roth IRA
    Dave T. ·

    Business Valuation Appraisal for IRA Conversion

  • 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

  • I recently requested a retroactive appraisal for fine art from AppraiseItNow. I received excellent service from intake to delivery. The appraisal was delivered on time and the content of the appraisal absolutely met my expectations!
    James H. ·

    Artwork Appraisal

  • From the start they were very responsive, price competitive, and had a quick turn around time. Thank you so much to Joe who was very sweet in responding to my emails; I am looking forward to utilizing AppraiseItNow for many years to come.
    Chris S. ·
  • Very thorough and professional — great communication and outstanding service. Highly impressed with their work!
    Curt B. ·

Frequently Asked Questions on Wyoming Bankruptcy Filing Appraisers

What are Wyoming's personal property exemption limits?

Fixed dollar caps by category: $5,000 of equity in one motor vehicle, $4,000 in household furniture and goods, $2,000 in clothing and wedding rings, up to three firearms with a combined value of $3,000 plus 1,000 rounds per firearm, and $4,000 for tools, implements, or a professional library. Each item is listed at current fair market value on Schedule A/B and matched against these caps on Schedule C, so precise valuation decides what stays protected.

How does Wyoming value exempt property when a creditor levies?

Through a formal three-appraiser process. Wyo. Stat. § 1-20-106(c) requires the value of property a debtor selects as exempt to be ascertained by three disinterested appraisers selected and sworn by the levying officer, a far more formal mechanism than the debtor self-valuation most states rely on.

Can personal property be sold below its appraised value at a Wyoming execution sale?

Not far below. A court-ordered private sale of goods and chattels first requires an appraisal by three disinterested persons or a qualified appraiser, and the sale price must reach at least two-thirds of the appraised value under Wyo. Stat. § 1-17-314. Outside that procedure, personal property is sold at public auction.

Did Wyoming's homestead change affect personal property planning in bankruptcy?

Yes. Since July 2023 each owner can exempt $100,000 of home equity, or $200,000 for married joint owners, up from $20,000, so exemption planning leans less on stretching the personal property caps than it once did. Older guides still quoting the $20,000 figure are outdated, and schedule values remain fair market as of the petition date.