The Collector's Handbook 2012 6th Edition

As a collector, you may know your collection inside and out. But, do your potential heirs? While collectors spend time planning for their more traditional investments, often their collections are left neglected. In clear, practical terms, industry veterans James L. Halperin and Gregory J. Rohan provide you with invaluable guidance on how to document, safeguard, and evaluate your collection so that your collection s value is maximized upon liquidation. The Collector's Handbook covers issues relevant to estate planning including appraisals, factors affecting taxes upon sale and transfer of ownership, as well as issues involved in donating a collection to a charity. The 2009 edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to include the most recent federal tax law changes and new information on collectibles and charitable planning. To maximize the value of a collection, some planning is required. However, with some thoughtful preparation, the collection that you worked so hard to build can provide for those you care about and serve as a blessing, not a burden. Whatever your motivations in collecting, this book will help make you a more intelligent collector.