Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in South Carolina

A diamond ring is left to someone in a will. Would the value of the ring be replacement value or the actual value of that diamond ring? The ring is 75 years old.


Asked on 8/25/11, 1:52 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Brian Thomas Burdette & Rice PLLC

Although my license to practice law is limited to Texas, I feel pretty certain that the answer is largely universal. Even so, you should consider contacting a probate attorney in your jurisdiction to gain the best response.

The property of the estate of a decedent is ordinarily inventoried, and if necessary appraised, using the fair market value of the property as of the decedent's death. This value is usually defined as the price that a willing seller and wiling buyer would agree upon in the marketplace.

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Answered on 8/25/11, 2:15 pm


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