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Handling a home full of belongings during a major life event can feel overwhelming. We help you understand what items are worth, what should be appraised, what can be sold at auction, and what can be donated, so you can move forward with clarity and less stress.

• Appraisals for estates, divorce, insurance, and charitable donations

• Guidance on what to keep, sell, donate, or discard

• Turnkey options for contents auctions and estate clearing when you’re ready

We provide clear, defensible personal property valuations and auction solutions for families, attorneys, fiduciaries, and insurance professionals—so you can settle matters efficiently and with confidence.

• USPAP‑ and IRS‑compliant appraisal reports for personal property, fine art, and jewelry

• Support for estates, divorce, bankruptcy, insurance claims, and charitable donations

• Nationwide Appraisal service from our Lakeland, Florida office

• Licensed Florida 6‑20 all‑lines adjuster, providing impartial contents and fine art valuations for insurance scheduling and claims.

For Attorneys & Fiduciaries

For Families & Personal Representatives

When matters involve personal property, we help you get to clear, defensible numbers quickly. Our USPAP‑ and IRS‑compliant appraisals support estates, divorce, bankruptcy, insurance, and charitable planning, so you can focus on strategy instead of “stuff.”

• Formal reports suitable for court, IRS filings, mediation, and settlement discussions

• Rapid preliminary opinions of value when you need to understand exposure or options

• Appraisals, inventories, and auction solutions for homes, collections, and business contents

Meet our team!

Mandy Peterson

Director of Treat Services

Director

Senior Appraiser & Auction Coordinator

Licensed FL 6-20 Independent Insurance Adjuster

The gentleman behind our logo.

Jaxs

Director, Senior Appraiser, and Senior Auction Coordinator; IRS‑qualified, USPAP‑compliant appraiser and licensed FL 6‑20 claims adjuster. Mandy combines national appraisal and auction experience with on‑the‑ground organizing support to help clients through complex life transitions

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Formerly Peterson Personal Property Appraisals LLC