Richard Holgate Appraisals

Holgate Appraisals is a personal property appraisal company specializing in all types of Personal Property, Fine Art, Antiques and Residential appraisals. We are certified, insured members of the International Society of Appraisers.

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• Scott Haskins' Book "How To Save Your Stuff From A Disaster"

"How To Save Your Stuff From A Disaster" by Scott M. Haskins.

This book book gives you all the knowledge and resources you need to protect your papers, photos, letters, paintings and collectibles. Learn how to protect them from damage, mishap and more...If there is a disaster you will learn how to save photos, books, damaged frames and...It also provides complete lists of all the supplies you need and where to buy them, as well as references and emergency phone numbers when you need them.

We specialize in personal property appraisals for estate tax liability, insurance and valuation purposes. We also provide appraisals for gift tax liability, charitable contributions, equitable distributions etc., as well as retrospective appraisals as in the case of property division. We provide either restricted use, summary or self contained appraisal reports, prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), used in determining and reporting market and fair market values.