SERVING MARYLAND
Maryland Probate Appraisers
Maryland probate appraisal services covering estate inventory, date-of-death fair market value, and equitable distribution among heirs, prepared in accordance with USPAP. Probate Appraisal Group appraises personal property, jewelry, furniture, automobiles, and household contents for estates across Baltimore, Silver Spring, Columbia, Frederick, and communities statewide.
Probate Appraisal Group Prepares Estate Valuations for Maryland Register of Wills Filings and Orphans' Court Proceedings
Probate Appraisal Group provides probate appraisal services for Maryland families, executors, and personal representatives. When an estate enters probate, the Register of Wills expects an inventory of the decedent's property at fair market value as of the date of death, and our USPAP-compliant reports are prepared to meet those requirements.
Maryland assesses both a state estate tax and an inheritance tax on certain transfers, so a defensible, independent valuation protects the estate and its heirs during settlement. We document each asset with the market evidence and methodology needed for review by the Register of Wills, the Orphans' Court, and the IRS.
Estate Inventory & Register of Wills
Fair market value documentation for the estate inventory that personal representatives file with the Maryland Register of Wills.
Estate & Inheritance Tax
Valuations prepared to meet Maryland estate tax and inheritance tax reporting requirements, as well as federal Form 706.
Equitable Distribution
Neutral, defensible values that help heirs divide personal property and household contents fairly during estate settlement.
Estate Sale & Liquidation
Market value guidance for executors planning an estate sale, auction, or liquidation of Maryland estate property.
WHAT WE APPRAISE
Personal Property and Household Contents We Appraise for Maryland Probate
Probate Appraisal Group appraises the full range of personal property found in Maryland estates. Our appraisers hold credentials with leading organizations such as the ASA, ISA, AAA, GIA, and NAJA.
Probate & Estate Appraisals
Valuations of estate personal property for the Register of Wills inventory, Form 706, and equitable distribution among heirs.
Fine Art & Antiques
Paintings, prints, sculpture, and antique furnishings, from Baltimore rowhouse collections to Eastern Shore family homes.
Jewelry & Watches
Fair market value of jewelry, watches, and precious metals, documented by GIA- and NAJA-credentialed appraisers.
Household Contents & Furniture
Furniture, decorative arts, and general household goods for probate inventory and estate liquidation.
Automobiles & Collectibles
Valuations of automobiles, coins, firearms, and other collectibles held in a Maryland estate.
HOW IT WORKS
How a Maryland Probate Appraisal Works
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Request a Quote
Tell us about the estate, the property involved, and any Register of Wills or court deadline you are working toward.
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We Appraise the Estate Property
Our credentialed appraisers value each asset at date-of-death fair market value, on-site across Maryland or online for portable personal property.
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Receive Your USPAP Report
We deliver a defensible, USPAP-compliant report ready for the estate inventory, tax filings, and distribution to heirs.
SERVICE AREA
Probate appraisals anywhere in Maryland, including Baltimore, the DC metro area, and the Eastern Shore
Baltimore
Silver Spring
Columbia
Frederick
Rockville
Gaithersburg
Annapolis
Bowie
Towson
Waldorf
Germantown
Salisbury
MARYLAND FAQ
Maryland Probate Appraisal Questions
Do you appraise estates across all of Maryland?
Yes. We serve estates throughout Maryland, from the Baltimore and Washington suburbs to Annapolis, Frederick, Southern Maryland, and the Eastern Shore. We appraise on-site where an estate requires it and remotely for portable personal property.
Which Maryland office requires a probate appraisal?
In Maryland, the personal representative files an inventory of the estate's property with the Register of Wills, and the Orphans' Court oversees the process (Circuit Court judges serve this role in Montgomery and Harford counties). An independent appraisal establishes the fair market value used in that inventory.
What value date do Maryland probate appraisals use?
Maryland probate valuations are generally based on fair market value as of the decedent's date of death. If a different valuation date applies to your estate, we prepare the report to that date.
Does Maryland's inheritance tax affect the appraisal?
Maryland levies an inheritance tax on property passing to certain beneficiaries, along with a separate state estate tax. A defensible, USPAP-compliant valuation supports accurate reporting for both, which is why an independent appraisal is valuable during settlement.
Can you work with my Register of Wills or court deadline?
Tell us the deadline you are facing, whether it is the estate inventory filing, a tax deadline, or a court date, and we will confirm up front whether we can meet it. Expedited service is available when timing is tight.
GET STARTED
Request a Maryland Probate Appraisal
Send us the details of the estate and we will follow up with a quote and next steps.