About Legacy Donation Appraisers
We provide reliable, USPAP-compliant appraisals for charitable contributions, ensuring accurate IRS filing.
About Legacy Donation Appraisers
Legacy Donation Appraisers specializes in qualified appraisals of assets contributed as part of charitable planning and structured giving strategies. We work closely with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, family offices, registered investment advisors (RIAs), financial planners, CPAs, and attorneys to support the accurate reporting of significant non-cash contributions.
Our appraisals are prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and are structured to satisfy IRS requirements for a Qualified Appraisal when applicable. For noncash charitable contributions that require formal substantiation, we routinely complete and sign Part IV (Appraiser Declaration) of IRS Form 8283, Section B.
We regularly support complex donation structures, including contributions to donor-advised funds (DAFs), private foundations, charitable remainder trusts (CRTs), charitable remainder unitrusts (CRUTs), and charitable gift annuities. These transactions often involve substantial or illiquid assets requiring careful fair market value analysis and defensible reporting.
Our appraisers hold respected professional designations such as ISA, ASA, and AAA, with subject-matter expertise across fine art, tangible personal property, business interests, inventory, machinery and equipment, vehicles, digital assets, and precious metals. Each engagement is handled with independence, documentation discipline, and attention to regulatory standards appropriate for high-value transfers.
Legacy Donation Appraisers is committed to delivering credible, well-supported fair market value opinions when compliance, accuracy, and professional standards matter most.
What Guides Every Engagement
Independence
We are never the donor, the donee, or a party related to either side of the gift, so every valuation stands on its own.
Documentation Discipline
Every report includes the market evidence, methodology, and appraiser declaration needed to support the value we conclude.
USPAP Compliance
Each engagement is prepared in accordance with the Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice, the standard IRS reviewers expect to see.
Defensible Reporting
We document condition, comparable sales, and methodology in enough depth to hold up under IRS or donee review.
OUR PROCESS
How an Engagement Works
- 01
Document Review
We review your documentation and scope the assignment before any work begins.
- 02
Market Research
Our appraiser researches comparable sales and market data specific to your asset.
- 03
Inspection, Remote or On-Site
Most assignments are completed from photos and documentation; on-site inspection is arranged when the asset calls for it.
- 04
USPAP-Compliant Report
We prepare a written appraisal report stating fair market value and the methodology used to reach it.
- 05
Form 8283 Completed
Our appraiser signs Part IV, the Appraiser Declaration, so your documentation is ready to file.
CREDENTIALED APPRAISERS
Backed by Recognized Appraisal Credentials
Every engagement is prepared in accordance with USPAP by appraisers holding credentials with recognized organizations.