USPAP Qualified Appraiser-Broker-Consultant.
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Qualified Personal Property Specialists
RLC Appraisals is a Certified Independent Personal Property Appraisal, Brokering and Consulting Firm specializing in Fine and Decorative Arts, Luxury Items, and Estate Jewelry from the 18th, 19th, 20th and 21st Century. All of our Appraisal and Consulting Services are carefully researched, documented, and reflect current market trends and standards. The Firm offers Appraisal and Consulting Services for the purpose of Estates, Capital Gains, Gift Taxes, Personal Edification, Charitable Donations of Non Cash Personal Property, Insurance Coverage, Damage/Loss, Equitable Distribution in Divorce, also between Heirs for Resale. Catalogue Creation, Brokering Services for Resale, and Estate Liquidations are also available.
RLC Appraisals, Inc. has provided clients with certified and impartial appraisal reports for submission to the Internal Revenue Service and all major Insurance Companies for over 20 years.
Estate Appraisals
Closure of an Estate following Death. RLC Appraisals have helped hundreds of Families navigate the process of Estate Settlement. We are experts at assigning Fair Market Value at the time of death of all tangible assets in the estate.
You can rely on us to communicate and coordinate with the Family Members, Lawyers, Estate Trustees, or Beneficiaries of the Will. We have found that when a family really understands the value of each item in the Estate, they are much more likely to work together harmoniously and fairly apportion the Estate’s Assets.
Charitable Donation Appraisals
IRS Qualified and USPAP Compliant Fair Market Value Appraisal to a qualified 501-C3 Charity. RLC Appraisals has been trained professionally for the requirements of the IRS in the Estate Non Cash Charitable Donations Appraisal Process and will expertly guide you through the Donation Process. The IRS states that: “Taxpayers that are donating an item or a group of items valued at more than $5,000, must also complete Section B of IRS Form 8283, which requires an appraisal by a USPAP Compliant Appraiser.”
Equitable Distribution of Property
Fair Market Value Personal Property Appraisal in the event of Divorce. If you are separating from your spouse and are working to a court mandated or otherwise arrived at settlement, a Certified Appraisal takes the guesswork out of the division of assets. RLC Appraisals can assist in the equitable distribution of assets and can provide documentation for use in any relevant legal or mediation process.
Fair Market Value Confirmation for Equitable Distribution among Heirs and also for Personal Edification and Knowledge.
Estate Sales, Liquidation and Brokerage Services
RLC Appraisals are commission-based sellers of full or partial estates, and will find the best venue for our clients’ antiques, art, jewelry, furnishings and other personal property. Our services include a clean-out of the residence, donation of suitable items, and shipping to heirs and beneficiaries, if needed. Our clean-outs include responsible and secure disposal of documents, medications and other sensitive materials. We work closely with independent buyers and local, regional and national auction houses to place clients’ property optimally.
Consultation Services
The time necessary for the Appraiser to examine, evaluate, and express an informed opinion of current value, condition, restoration possibilities, marketability, etc. A consultation is NOT an appraisal and should not be construed as such.
Consultations can be useful for equitable distribution purposes, and the sale of personal property. This service often includes identification of valuable property, a verbal opinion of value, and advice on the best sales venues.
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As a Certified Appraiser, we have deep expertise in the creation of Certified Appraisal Reports for all types of personal property as indicated by our “Generalist Appraiser” designation.
Many Appraisers specialize in specific types of personal property, anywhere from Antique to Modern Fine and Decorative Arts. These specialist Appraisers have extensive training and knowledge in their selected area of focus, and their knowledge is unmatched in their specialties.
Our designation of a Certified “Generalist Appraiser underlines our training, education with all types of personal property and general household items. When evaluating an entire Estate or an assortment of selected types of Personal Property, an Appraiser with the “Generalist” distinction is certified/qualified to appraise all types of items.
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