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Katherine Yellen, ISA CAPP, AAA
Certified for
Antiques & Residential Contents and Fine Art
International Society of Appraisers (ISA) Appraisers
Association of America (AAA)
Furniture, Silver, Porcelain, Fine Art, English Antiques
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Katherine Yellen is
a certified member of the International Society of Appraisers and the Appraisers Association of America. She provides
appraisals for insurance, estates, donations, pre-move/relocations, damage/loss and equitable distributions. Her reports
have also been used by collectors and individuals to value their items prior to resale. Katherine works
with private clients, insurance agents, attorneys and tax professionals in Connecticut and Westchester County,
NY. When selecting an appraiser, look for someone like Katherine
who is part of a recognized professional appraisers association and has passed the Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice (USPAP) exam. The IRS has issued guidelines to the legal and tax community recommending that
they use qualified appraisers particularly for cases involving estates and donations. A qualified appraisal is one
that meets "generally accepted appraisal standards" and follows the principles of Uniform Standards of Professional
Appraisal Practice (USPAP). Under Sec.170(f)(11)(E)(ii)(I), the appraiser must have experience and competency to evaluate
a given property, verifiable education and must declare that he or she understands that a substantial or gross misstatement
of value could lead to civil penalty under Sec.6695A. Each appraisal report that we provide will fully meet the standards set forth by USPAP as well as stipulations set forth by ISA and AAA. Our reports include digital pictures, full descriptions, measurements,
condition and value. For paintings and fine art, information about the artist's background may also be given. The comparables
data is kept in work files or listed directly in the report when necessary. An electronic copy of the appraisal
(by email or on DVD) will also be provided for your insurance agent or attorney. This level of documentation
is invaluable should you ever need to substantiate an insurance claim due to fire or theft. A formal appraisal requires that we schedule an appointment to view the items in person. Our fees are based on a rate
of $175.00 per hour for the time needed on site to document and photograph each item as well as for the time it
takes to do the research. If you have antiques, furniture, silver,
paintings, porcelain, fine art, collectables or other items of value, please give us a call at (203) 438-9228. We can answer
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Some
recent client feedback:
Mandy
Siwicki, Siwicki Insurance Agency, Stamford, CT "You've
been a huge help on this account. Please know that your expertise is hugely appreciated and I will not hesitate to refer you
to any of my customers that may need appraisal assistance in the future." Liz from Ridgefield CT "Many thanks for your thorough and expeditious
work." Lou from Redding, CT "Thank
you for sending the appraisal so quickly and in one piece. Let's hope our belongings share the same fate. The mover seems
careful and the crew are easy to work with. Your help has been phenomenal throughout. I appreciate the sense of confidence
your work has given; it lifts a burden and is making the transition easier." Many thanks, Mary Ann T. "Thank you for your timely service and very complete
report. We appreciate your professionalism." Rip &
Chrys, New Canaan, CT "We just wanted to let you know that we received your appraisal
yesterday for mom's estate. Thank you for a job well done. Everything was very well researched and professionally
prepared. It's nice to know the value of the items in the estate (and also know that all the time spent counting silverware
wasn't wasted after all." xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Katherine Yellen Appraisal Associates, LLC Antique and Fine Art Appraiser;
Certified Member ISA, AAA Ridgefield, CT 06877 Phone:
(203) 438-9228 Mobile: (203) 241-2830 |
