Learn how families can equitably dividing assets with both emotional and monetary values. Read our tips for dividing art & collectibles published in The Journal of Estate & Tax Planning published by the National Association of Estate Planners & Councils.
In an interview for Northern Trust, Wealth Advisor Stacy Singer describes the nuanced and often challenging path to estate resolution when valuable, one-of-a-kind objects are passed down to heirs. She offers her four strategies for navigating wealth transfer involving valuable fine art and collectible objects, which align directly with our holistic approach to collection management. In this post, we drill down the four key elements of this wealth planning strategy for art.
Join host Dave Shuffett, the KET crew and our expert appraisers at the next Kentucky Collectibles Appraisal Fair at the Paducah Convention & Expo Center on Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th. Fine art appraiser Morgan Rigaud and decorative art appraiser Diane Wachs will be appearing from Bryson to value family heirlooms, flea market finds, original paintings, mystery objects, and whatever walks in the door - all to raise money for Kentucky Educational Television.
Whether you've just caught a home run on the upper deck of Great American Ball Park, or have happened upon a mysteriously signed dusty ball in dad's attic, you've got to authenticate the signature before you sell it if you want to realize the most profit from the sale. Learn the ropes with this introductory guide to signed baseball authenticity.
Craquelure is the term we use to describe the visible network of cracks on the surface of a painting or object. This cracking is caused by the shrinking of paint or canvas. Appraisers of fine art recognize the pattern of craquelure on the surface of a painting or object is one of many factors analyzed in the determination of age and authenticity.
