Clear, defensible valuations for estates, insurance, and every decision in between.
Patricia Lanigan, AM is an Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers. For over two decades she has helped families, attorneys, insurers, and executors understand what their personal property is worth — and why.
Purpose-built appraisal reports
Every report is tailored to its intended use — because the right methodology depends on whether you're insuring, donating, dividing, or disputing.
Insurance Scheduling
Detailed item-by-item documentation to support policy scheduling and claims — protecting what you own against the moments you hope never come.
Estate Tax & Planning
Defensible fair-market-value appraisals for federal estate tax, step-up in basis, trust distributions, and proactive estate planning.
Charitable Donation
IRS-compliant qualified appraisals for non-cash charitable contributions over $5,000 — including Form 8283 support.
Equitable Distribution
Impartial valuations for divorce, dissolution, and family settlements — so property can be divided fairly and without unnecessary dispute.
Damage & Loss
Pre- and post-loss valuations for casualty claims, flood and fire damage, shipping loss, and related insurance matters.
Liquidation & Sale
Market-grounded guidance when property needs to move — downsizing, estate dispersal, or marketable cash-value assessment.
Two decades of independent, accredited appraisal work.
Patricia Lanigan, AM, has been an independent appraiser since 2001 and has been consulting in the field since 1993. She is an Accredited Member of the American Society of Appraisers, past president of ASA's Long Island Chapter 072, and has taught and written for the appraisal community throughout her career.
Every report she issues is USPAP-compliant, signed under her professional responsibility, and built to stand up to the use for which it was commissioned — whether that's an IRS review, a probate court, or a dining-room-table conversation.
"An appraisal is only as good as the evidence and the integrity behind it. My job is to give you both — clearly written, properly supported, and defensible if anyone ever needs to look closely."
Tell me about your property.
Most engagements begin with a short conversation. Let me know what you have, what you need the appraisal for, and when you need it — I'll respond within one business day.
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