When you hire California Equine Appraisals, you are hiring a professional, accredited horse appraiser who complies with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP) and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regulations. You are hiring an appraiser with the knowledge and expertise that ensures you are getting an impartial and accurate valuation.
"We are certified by the American Society of Equine Appraisers." ASEA certification requires extensive written examinations, technical appraisal proficiency, and adherence to a strict code of professional ethics.
Since our accreditation in 2002, we have been providing appraisals for all breeds and riding disciplines, and have provided expert witness testimony for litigation. We are located in Southern California, in Rancho Palos Verdes, and perform appraisals nationwide.
Thank you for your consideration,
California Equine Appraisals
Horse Appraisals
Professional & Certified
SERVICES
Professional, ASAA Certified Appraisals & Valuation of all equine breeds.
Appraisals
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Sales and Purchases
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Charitable Donations (IRS Standards)
Valuations
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Divorce and Bankruptcy Dispositions
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Insurance Claims and Underwriting
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Estate and Probate Dispositions
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Collateral for Lending Institutions
Certified appraisals are valuable to the seller as well as the potential buyer, by establishing the fair market value of the horse.
The IRS requires an appraisal for donated horses whose value exceeds $5,000. Our appraisals comply with all IRS regulations.
Certified appraisals are used in divorce, bankruptcy, probate, and estate dispositions. Insurance companies and horse owners use certified appraisals to determine the fair market value when insuring a horse or settling a claim.
Litigation Assistance
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Comprehensive, Thorough, Supportable Appraisals
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Expert Witness Testimony
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Evaluation of Opposing Appraisals
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Assistance with Fraud and Contract Disputes
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Liability and Damage Appraisals
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Assistance with Investigations
California Equine Appraisers adhere to USPAP standards, providing you with an objective and accurate appraisal, supportable in a court of law. We provide expert witness testimony as well as pre-trial assistance.
RATES
Appraisal for Tax Donation - $375
Includes IRS form preparation
Appraisal for Obtaining Insurance - $400
Health, Morbidity, Mortality Insurance
Appraisal for Estate Dispositions - $450
Multiple horse discount available
Appraisal for Litigation - $750
Divorce, trailer accidents, veterinarian malpractice, other injury claims
* Travel and lodging expenses extra, if applicable.
On-Site Evaluation - $500 / day*
Most appraisals can be done using photos, videos, and veterinarian records only.
Litigation Assistance - $250 / hour*
Document review, assistance with preparation of interrogatories, opposing appraisal review, audit assistance.
Expert Witness Appearance - $3,000 / day*
Deposition, arbitration, mediation, trial
CONTACT
Theresa M. Tarcha
California Equine Appraisals
P.O. BOX 3338
Redondo Beach CA 90277
310•318•9543
