Legal Services
We specialize in providing comprehensive legal services for valuing wine collections, with a particular focus on separation of assets, estate planning, or loss events.
We simplify the complex process of wine valuation by leveraging the world’s largest network of accredited sommeliers to deliver independent, reliable valuations. Meticulous documentation of procedures ensures logical support of conclusions and robust analysis performed on-site.
We also offer credible expert witness testimony, providing highly defensible expertise for court cases involving wine collections. Our clear, concise reports meet legal standards, and our deep understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks ensures we are a trusted partner in serving your clients.
Specialized Wine Valuation for Legal Matters
Valuing wine for asset separation, estate planning, and loss events can be complex—especially for rare or high-value collections where precise assessments matter most. We leverage the world’s largest network of accredited sommeliers to simplify this process for you and provide robust, defensible valuations applicable to family law and trust.
Marital Property Rights, Divorce Settlements, and Equitable Distribution
When wine collections are considered marital assets, determining fair property division during divorce settlements can be challenging. Our specialized valuations address marital property rights by accurately quantifying each bottle’s worth, ensuring a transparent and equitable distribution of assets. By providing detailed, data-driven valuations, we help facilitate smoother negotiations and reduce disputes.
Estate Planning, Estate Probate, and Estate Sales
Wine collections can play a significant role in estate probate proceedings. We bring clarity to the process by providing precise valuations that are easy to understand and legally defensible. Executors, beneficiaries, and legal teams can rely on our expert assessments when dividing assets or planning for estate sales, ensuring that values are fairly represented in the final settlement.
Expert Witness Testimony and Legal Expertise
Our network of thousands of accredited sommeliers provide credible and persuasive expert testimony tailored to specific wine collections. Our experts deliver defensible insights that stand up in court. With a deep understanding of legal and regulatory frameworks, we act as a trusted partner and offer strategic support to strengthen your case. We prioritize discretion in all matters, ensuring sensitive cases are handled with the utmost professionalism and confidentiality.
Reliable Valuations and Clear Reporting
We provide independent, reliable valuations for wine collections of all sizes, from personal cellars to large commercial inventories. Leveraging sophisticated methodologies, industry expertise, and robust data analysis, we deliver defensible assessments that meet the highest legal standards. Our clear and concise reports are designed to ensure transparency and accuracy, making them easy to understand and highly reliable in any legal context. Whether your client’s collection is large or small, we evaluate every detail, providing expert support and peace of mind throughout the process.
