Legal appraisal files are structured for clarity and defensibility, typically for divorce-related division or charitable donation documentation. Scope, value basis, and reporting format are confirmed up front so the file matches its intended use.
After initial call and image review, I provide a no-charge estimate and can advise if a formal report is unlikely to be financially useful for your file.
These assignments are generally based on fair market value and include itemized conclusions, valuation rationale, and supporting market context suitable for legal and advisory review.
Donation files require clear object documentation and well-supported valuation analysis. I prepare reports with concise methodology and evidence so the valuation path is transparent.
Please provide images (front, back, signature, labels), dimensions, medium, provenance details where available, and the exact legal or tax purpose of the assignment.
Legal appraisal work is billed at $225 / hr with a 1-hour minimum. Research is typically between 30 minutes and 4 hours per piece depending on comparable sales availability. Typical timing depends on file complexity and documentation quality. If testimony or additional consultation is required, terms are confirmed in advance.