What is my horse worth? How do I insure that my asset is protected? Am I paying the right amount for this horse?
These are just a few questions that are asked everyday by people in the equine world. A certified appraiser will provide the expertise and knowledge to access the correct market value of your horse.
Here are a few reasons that certified appraisals are needed.
Pre-Purchase, Sales or Syndications Insurance Policies or Endorsements Contract Disputes Legal Settlements Expert Witness Testimony Fraud Investigations Donations and Charitable Contributions Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts Equine Death or Injury Tax Related Issues
There are many reasons why certified appraisals are needed.
It may be legal or fudiciary in nature,
it may be insurability or asset protection,
or it may be simply the knowledge of the true market value of your horse.
Due to trends in the horse industry and the economy, the value given in an appraisal is time sensitive.