What It Is

Managing the contents of a large collection or estate is a significant undertaking. Whether items are intended for inheritance, charitable donation, sale, or a combination of channels, the process involves complex decisions, logistics, and relationships that most people navigate only once in their lives. We provide professional guidance and hands-on management to simplify the process, maximize value, and ensure nothing falls through the cracks.

Who It’s For

• Executors and estate administrators managing the distribution of personal property
• Families navigating the contents of an inherited home or collection
• Private collectors planning the disposition of a significant collection
• Attorneys and fiduciaries seeking a trusted professional to manage the personal property component of an estate
• Anyone who wants expert guidance on selling, donating, or distributing a collection of any size or value

What’s Included

Depending on the scope and complexity of your assignment, services may include:

Inventory & Documentation

• On-site inspection and photography of entire estates or collections
• Digital inventory creation with full catalog descriptions
• Digitization of provenance documents including purchase invoices, restoration records, and authentication paperwork
• Tracking of location and distribution records for each object

Sale Advisory & Management

• Market value assessment across multiple appropriate sale channels including auction, gallery, and online marketplace
• Breakdown of potential proceeds and strategic recommendations based on market value and all sales-related fees
• Guidance on the most advantageous sale outlets, prioritizing maximum value realization balanced with efficiency
• Negotiation of fees with auction houses and galleries
• Logistics management across multiple sale outlets
• Full itemized inventory and oversight of property throughout the entire sale process
• Review of artist and market trends to support optimal timing and pricing

Donation Facilitation

• Identification of appropriate donee organizations
• Coordination of donation logistics and paperwork
• Guidance on when donation may be more financially advantageous than sale

Household & Lower-Value Property

• Coordination with local estate sellers, consignment shops, charities, and moving companies
• Guidance on the most practical outlet for each type of property
• Ensuring moderate and lower-value assets are handled efficiently without being overlooked

Throughout the process, your involvement can be as much or as little as you prefer. We handle the complexity so you don’t have to.

Fees

Estate and collection disposition services are billed at $150 per hour. The scope and duration of each engagement varies significantly depending on the size and complexity of the collection. Contact us for a preliminary consultation and fee estimate.

Get Started

To discuss your situation and explore how we can help, use the contact form below or reach out directly. We are happy to answer questions and outline a plan tailored to your specific needs.