Our appraisal practice operates as a dedicated division within our firm’s comprehensive suite of vertically integrated services. We provide expert appraisals for estate probate, family division, fair market value, collection assessment, and identification, ensuring accuracy and professionalism at every step.
Our appraisal services are trusted by the estate and trust divisions of major financial institutions, including Royal Bank, ScotiaTrust, Bank of Montreal, and the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, as well as by estate lawyers and administrators who rely on our expertise for fulfilling their fiduciary responsibilities in estate settlement.
Personal Property Appraised:
- Antique and Period Furnishings
- Porcelain and China
- Fine Art
- Silver
- Jewelry and Timepieces
- Collectibles and Decorative Arts
- Philatelic and Numismatic Collections
- Ethnographic and Ethnological Articles
- Household Effects
Fair Market Value Report
Ideal for estate probate, equitable distribution among beneficiaries, and marital division, this report provides a cash value based on current secondary market conditions.
Insurance Replacement Value Report
This comprehensive report is designed for insurance purposes, offering replacement cost values based on comparable materials, vintage, and quality.
Expert Witness Testimony
We offer expert research, reports, analysis, and consultation for court proceedings. Our areas of expertise include period furnishings, antiques, fine art, and assessment of insurance damage claims.
Service Fees and Professional Standards
All appraisal reports adhere to recognized and accepted standards, following USPAP guidelines. Each professionally bound report includes detailed information, supporting research, and photographic documentation.
Every estate and collection is unique. We begin with a confidential preliminary discussion via phone or email, followed by an in-residence consultation to assess the scope of work and service fees, which are based on an hourly rate plus applicable taxes.
Contact us today to learn more about how our appraisal services can assist you.