Why You Shouldn’t Wait: The Value of Personal Property Appraisals for Estate Planning

Appraisals Aren’t Just for Resale — They Protect Your Legacy

Every week at DJR Authentication, we review a wide range of heirlooms and valuables that carry far more than just monetary worth. One recent standout? A Pre-Columbian Darien gold pendant from Colombia — dated 500–1000 A.D., 128 grams, and 78% gold content, with XRF lab documentation and provenance to a major 1970s collection. The pendant’s scrap value alone exceeds $9,900 — but its true significance is far greater.

This is the kind of item that becomes central to an estate, a museum acquisition, or a historical record. And yet, most people hold onto similar pieces without ever documenting them properly.

Here’s Why an Appraisal Matters:

• Estate Planning: Assign documented value for wills, trusts, or family division.

• Insurance Protection: Replace or recover value in case of loss or theft.

• Historical Documentation: Establish provenance and significance for museums or future generations.

• Resale Clarity: Know what something is truly worth before selling it short.

Even if you don’t intend to sell, a professional appraisal turns uncertainty into clarity — and protects your legacy.

At DJR Authentication, we keep things simple:

✓ $25 Fast Opinion
✓ $125 Full Appraisal (PDF report included)
✓ In-person appointments also available by appointment in Charleston, SC.

Get peace of mind for yourself — and clarity for your heirs. Start today