Can I use AI valuations for estate tax purposes?

AI-generated valuations from Appraizely provide fair market value estimates backed by 5M+ real auction records, making them a strong starting point for estate tax documentation. For estates exceeding the federal exemption threshold, the IRS may require a qualified appraisal -- Appraizely reports can supplement professional appraisals or serve as preliminary valuations for smaller estates.

How do I value an entire estate collection?

Upload photos of each item in the estate collection to Appraizely. Our AI will identify and value each piece individually using comparable auction sales data. You can then export individual or batch PDF reports covering the entire collection, making it easy to provide complete documentation to attorneys, courts, or fellow heirs.

What is fair market value for estate purposes?

Fair market value (FMV) is the price at which property would change hands between a willing buyer and a willing seller, neither being under any compulsion to buy or sell, and both having reasonable knowledge of relevant facts. This is the standard the IRS uses for estate tax valuation. Appraizely calculates FMV by analyzing real auction results from major houses like Sotheby's, Christie's, and Bonhams.

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When You Need Estate Valuations

Probate & Estate Settlement

Courts require fair market valuations for estate distribution. Get documented appraisals that meet legal standards for probate proceedings.

Tax Reporting

IRS requires documented valuations for estate tax and charitable donations. Generate reports with verifiable comparable sales data.

Fair Division Among Heirs

Ensure equitable distribution with data-backed valuations. Remove guesswork and disputes with objective, market-based pricing.

How Estate Valuation Works

1

Catalog Your Items

Upload photos of each estate item -- furniture, art, jewelry, ceramics, and more.

2

AI Analyzes Each Item

Our AI identifies each piece and compares it against 5M+ verified auction records.

3

Review Valuations

Examine each valuation with comparable sales data from major auction houses.

4

Export PDF Reports

Generate individual or batch PDF reports for legal documentation and court submission.

Estate Valuation Report Contents

Fair market value (IRS-standard) -- the price a willing buyer and seller would agree upon
Comparable auction sales evidence -- real transaction data from verified auction houses
Item description and condition -- detailed notes on materials, dimensions, and state
Provenance research notes -- origin, history, and maker attribution
Date-stamped documentation -- timestamped for legal and tax compliance
Suitable for probate court submission -- formatted for estate attorneys and executors

Why Professionals Choose Appraizely

Speed

Get valuations in minutes, not the weeks or months required by traditional appraisers. Settle estates faster.

Cost

A fraction of the cost of traditional in-person appraisals. Value entire collections without per-item fees adding up.

Accuracy

Valuations drawn from 5M+ real auction results across 500+ houses including Sotheby's, Christie's, and Bonhams.

Documentation

Instant PDF report generation with comparable sales, ready for attorneys, courts, and tax filings.

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