Expert valuations for insurance, estate planning, and donations. Covering fine art, collectibles, music archives, film and entertainment memorabilia, and pop culture artifacts.
Certified Member, Appraisers Association of America. The highest qualification offered.
Every appraisal conforms to the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice.
Meets all IRS requirements for estate tax filings and non-cash charitable contributions.
Unbiased point-of-view based on 25 years of experience.
Over 25 years appraising the world's most iconic artefacts of music and film memorabilia — from Jimi Hendrix's guitars to Audrey Hepburn's couture.
Learn more 02Trusted by some of the biggest names in entertainment to appraise vast archives and collections with a time-effective methodology.
Learn more 03USPAP-compliant appraisals for estate attorneys, executors and fiduciaries managing the personal property of high-profile estates.
Learn more 04A hand-picked network of experts with specialist knowledge in fine and decorative arts, jewellery, wine, sports memorabilia, and collectibles.
Learn more 05IRS-qualified appraisals for estate tax (Form 706), charitable donations (Form 8283), insurance, and equitable distribution. Accepted by the IRS and defensible in legal proceedings.
Learn moreDIG Appraisals is a trusted associate of Propstore, the world's leading entertainment memorabilia marketplace. Propstore clients who need independent, IRS-qualified valuations for insurance, estate planning, or charitable donations engage DIG.
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At the heart of DIG Appraisals lies a commitment to excellence. Our goal is to provide you with a meticulously researched opinion of value that stands up to scrutiny from the IRS, your insurance provider, or financial institution.
With over 25 years of experience in this specialist field, we help musicians, filmmakers, and celebrities protect their assets and enhance their future legacy.
About Helen Hall
"Thank you so much for the appraisal. It is always great working with passionate professionals."— Director, Leading Film Production Studio
Select engagements include:
Reference material on what the IRS, USPAP, and the Tax Court actually require from a memorabilia appraisal.
The audit math from the Prince, Jackson, Houston and Williams estates. Pub 561 thresholds, the "facts known or knowable" doctrine, and a seven-point checklist for any Form 706.
Read the guide ComplianceThe four legal requirements an appraiser must meet under IRC §170(f)(11) and Treas. Reg. §1.170A-17. Why an auction-house estimate is not an appraisal.
Read the requirements StandardsThe federally recognised standard every defensible valuation conforms to. What it is, how it works, and why it matters for memorabilia.
Read the standardEvery enquiry is handled personally by Helen Hall. Get in touch to discuss your collection, estate, or appraisal needs.
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