TRUSTS, ESTATES AND APPRAISALS
Our Trusts, Estates and Appraisals Department understands the unique needs of those handling an estate with a wide variety of property. For more than two decades, Leslie Hindman Auctioneers has been a trusted partner of bankers, attorneys, and fiduciaries around the world by understanding and responding to their needs while achieving outstanding sales results. Leslie Hindman Auctioneers has had the privilege of conducting many significant and highly publicized auctions, including personal property from the renowned collections and estates of Mrs. Robert R. McCormick, Elizabeth F. Cheney, Sally Fairweather, Mrs. Jacob Baur (Bertha Baur), the Scottish Rite Bodies: Valley of Chicago, Basil Cross, Ruth Flower, Leo S. Guthman, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Ruwe, Ernie Harwell, John Drury, Melville N. Rothschild, the Potter Palmer Families, Dorothy Rothschild, Dr. Reid I. Martin and many others.
Appraisal Services
Leslie Hindman Auctioneers begins the appraisal process with a preliminary evaluation of your property either through an on-site walkthrough or through photographs with descriptions to enable us to formulate a plan customized for your appraisal needs. Formal written appraisals for estate tax, estate planning, charitable contribution, gift tax or insurance purposes may be arranged at this point if necessary.
Appraisals are conducted by our team of specialists for the Internal Revenue Service, tax and estate planning professionals according to industry standards. Fees for these appraisals are based on the amount of time and number of specialists required, but Leslie Hindman Auctioneers will refund the fee pro rata should you consign any of the property to us for sale.
Packing, Shipping and Broom Clean Services
In addition to services provided for those selling at auction, your account executive may arrange any of the following additional services for you:
> Quick, efficient settlement keeping your deadlines at the forefront.
> Coordination of shipping unconsigned property to heirs.
> Assistance with donating property not intended for auction.
> Coordination of final “broom cleaning” of the home before the real estate closing.
Department Contacts
Alyssa D. Quinlan
Director
312.334.4204
alyssa@lesliehindman.com
Ryann Herman
312.334.4215
ryann@lesliehindman.com
Kate Kozelka
Account Executive
312.334.4214
katek@lesliehindman.com
