Trusts & Estates
Guidance for Art, Antiques & Personal Property
Halphen works with families, executors, trustees, estate attorneys, professional fiduciaries, and financial advisors navigating art, antiques, jewelry, collections, and personal property within estates and trusts.
From understanding what is there and identifying items that may require special attention to determining what should be appraised, retained, distributed, or sold, we provide clear, practical guidance tailored to each situation.
Depending on your needs, Halphen can provide professional appraisals, purchase select property or collections directly, arrange private sales, or represent appropriate property at auction—providing a coordinated path from evaluation through disposition.
When We Can Help
Managing an Estate or Collection?
When you inherit a collection or take responsibility for an estate, it can be difficult to know where to begin. We help you understand the contents and decide what to keep, appraise, distribute, or sell.
Moving or Downsizing?
Help deciding what to keep, pass on, or sell before your move.
Looking to Sell?
Halphen may purchase select items or collections directly, or assist with private sale or auction depending on the property and your priorities.
How We Help
Understand What You Have
We review the property, identify items that may warrant further research or specialized attention, and consider your priorities and timeline.
Establish Value When Needed
Professional appraisals are available when a formal, well-supported opinion of value is required.
Determine the Right Path
We help determine whether direct purchase, private sale, auction, appraisal, or another solution may be appropriate.
Coordinate the Next Steps
When appropriate, Halphen can assist with appraisals, estate and collection purchases, private sales, auction representation, and professional referrals.
Let’s Start with Your Situation
Tell us about the estate, collection, or items, where they are located, and what you need help with. If you have a timeline or deadline, let us know
