Prestige Evaluation
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ASSESSING YOUR NEEDS
Our team of dedicated associates and professional appraisers are here to offer you accurate advice that is personally tailored to your needs.
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We will guide you through the steps of preparing your items and information, right through to the delivery of your appraisal document(s).
Prestige Evaluation is your partner through every step of the process.
SERVICES OFFERED
Estate Planning Appraisal Charitable Donations Equitable Divisions
Financial Appraisal Gift Tax Exemptions Disaster Loss
Divorce / Dissolution Loan Collateral Appraisals in Prenuptial Agreements
Bankruptcy Appraisal Expert Witness Probate Appraisal
Insurance Claims Appraisal Litigation Support Trust & Estate Settlements
Appraisal Fairs for Charities Public Speaking Estate Sales
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ESTATE PROBATE
Probate – Proof of Wills
Equitable Distribution of Assets
Fair Market Value to 3rd Party
Many clients are unaware that the Personal Property of an Estate must be inventoried and valued during the Probate process. This requires the services of a Professional Accredited Personal Property Appraiser who must provide a value of the Estate's contents as of the date of the Descendants' Death.
If this is not done in a timely fashion, the Estate may be rejected by the Ontario Court System. We are experienced in providing Appraisals for the purposes of Estate Settlement and Probate and can assist you or your personal representative in their obligations involving Federal tax liability.
DIVORCE
Dispute over value of Marital assets
Equalisation of Separation
Expert witness in court when there are disputes on value
Starting a Divorce Claim in Ontario or Quebec Provincial Court, or Superior Court - preparing and managing a Divorce can be a complicated and difficult procedure. Each spouse is often entitled to some portion of all matrimonial property. The term is known as Equalization or the distribution of marital assets, requires a careful description and valuation of Vehicles, Boats, Furniture, Accessories, Jewelry, Antiques and other household items.
We can help by providing a detailed and descriptive inventory to accurately Appraise all of your commonly held Personal Property. Your Divorce Lawyer will receive a thorough, objective report that meets the standards and guidelines of USPAP (uniform standards of professional appraisals practice), & The International Society off Appraisers Standard for reports or that satisfies the requirements of Ontario Court ordered equitable Distribution / Equalisation
FINANCIAL
Banks / Credit Unions - Loan Purposes (Small Business Development Lending)
Financial Advisors - assist in Estate planning (valuation of collectable's, jewellery, antiques)
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Public and private corporations; financial institutions, receivers and trustees in bankruptcy: rely on our experienced Appraisals to accurately value assets for financing; disposals, insurance, merger and acquisition purposes. They expect and always receive Professional and Reliable Appraisals. Assets can include machinery, equipment, consumer products, industrial inventories, as well as anything that is not 'Real Property', meaning we do not conduct Land and or Building Appraisals.
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BANKRUPTCY
Receivership (for secured and non secured creditors) Trustees (personal/ business)
A trustee in bankruptcy (trustee) in Ontario is responsible for administering the affairs of the bankrupt estate. This involves, inter alia, preparing an inventory of existing assets, releasing assets to the secured creditors, gathering and liquidating existing assets, reviewing claims to the assets, and paying dividends to creditors in accordance with the scheme of distribution in Section 136 of the BIA (Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act).
The federal Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act (BIA) and Companies' Creditors Arrangements Act (CCAA) are administered by the Office of the Superintendent of Bankruptcy (OSB) and the Courts respectively. Prestige Evaluation can provide Personal Property Appraisals for Ontario TRUSTEES and for Individuals and or companies that have or considered filing for Bankruptcy in Ontario Canada. We are not Trustees, please contact your lawyer or Trustee for more information and direction
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INSURANCE CLAIMS
Pre-Loss - for endorsements or riders
After Loss - value after a claim
Loss of Value due to damage
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Antiques, family heirlooms, art objects and collectable's can valuable as sets. Unfortunately, most people rely on their homeowners insurance for protection against losses. Many are unaware that their policies usually exclude: Antiques, Coin Collections, Furs, and fine art objects.
To ensure complete Replacement Cost Coverage, you should have your Personal Property Appraised. We specialize in providing Appraisals for purposes of Insurance Replacement often required in claims involving loss, moving damage, theft, damage or destruction from fire, smoke or flood damage.
CHARITABLE DONATIONS
Revenue Canada compliant
If you're considering making a tax deductible, non cash charitable contribution or need to file a casualty loss claim, we can assist you with a Federal or Provincial Tax Appraisal. We follow Revenue Canada's strict requirements regarding the submission of formal Appraisals. Numerous Charitable Foundations use our services to insure proper reporting of donated assets to their institutions.