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Expert guidance on artwork valuation — what drives value, when you need a USPAP-compliant appraisal, and how the process works.
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Art Appraisal for Divorce in Kentucky: How Equitable Distribution Splits Fine Art
Kentucky divides marital art under equitable distribution, not a 50/50 rule, so classification and valuation timing decide who keeps what. This guide walks through KRS 403.190, the marital versus nonmarital test for artwork, and why a neutral appraisal matters more than either spouse's estimate.
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How Kentucky Probate Law Sets the Value Date for an Art Appraisal in Probate
Kentucky probate law fixes the value of inherited artwork on the decedent's date of death, not on a later sale price or gallery asking price. Here's how the 90-day inventory deadline, the fair cash value standard, and federal estate tax rules determine what an art appraisal for probate in Kentucky must show.
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