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Frequently Overlooked Estate Items
Many estates have some valuable items at risk of being overlooked. Here are some categories that are consistently missed, yet regularly sell for hundreds or thousands of dollars when identified.
| Category | Examples | Possible Value |
|---|---|---|
| Cast Iron & Vintage Cookware | Griswold skillets, CorningWare, rare Pyrex patterns | $100 – $2,500+ |
| Mid-Century Furniture | Herman Miller, Knoll, Lane; teak and walnut pieces | $200 – $5,000+ |
| Rare Books & Maps | First editions, signed copies, antique regional maps | $100 – $5,000s |
| Native American Art | Navajo rugs, Pueblo pottery, Apache baskets | $500 – $10,000s |
| Vintage Toys & Games | Polly Pocket sets, sealed Furbys, Pokémon cards | $100 – $1,000+ |
| Retro Media | Sealed VHS tapes (early Disney, 1980s horror), rare game cartridges | $100 – $500+ |
| Spanish Colonial Religious Art | Carved bultos, painted retablos | $500 – $5,000s |
| Antique Hand Tools | Stanley planes, Disston saws, Lie-Nielsen or Starrett precision tools | $80 – $800+ |
| Vintage Perfume | Pre-reformulation Guerlain, Chanel, YSL in original bottles | $100 – $1,000s |
| Holiday Décor | 1950s ceramic Christmas trees, blow-mold yard figures, glass kugels | $40 – $900+ |
| Ranching Antiques | Hand-forged branding irons, silversmith spurs, vintage bits | $70 – $500+ |
| Designer Clothing & Textiles | Mid-century Dior, Chanel, Balenciaga; vintage quilts and lacework | $100 – $1,000s |
| Costume Jewelry | Rhinestone brooches, mid-century statement pieces | $50 – $500+ |
| Architectural Salvage | Vigas, carved corbels, antique doors, wrought iron | $200 – $5,000+ |
| WPA & Fred Harvey Collectibles | WPA paintings, Fred Harvey sterling cuff bracelets, railway ephemera | $200 – $5,000s |
Three steps. One day.
Snap
Photo items room by room.
Identify
AI identifies and estimates value. Flags items needing professional review.
Export
Generate court-ready inventory. PDF matching probate format.
Fiduciary-grade documentation.
Defensible
Timestamped photos and complete audit logs. Documentation you can stand behind.
Court-Ready
Formats designed for what attorneys and courts accept. No reformatting required.
Private
Encrypted at rest and in transit. Never sold. You control who sees what.
Probate Pass
A legitimate estate administrative expense—the estate pays, not you personally.
$499
Up to 200 item identifications
Court-ready exports
Appraisal triage
6 months of access
Legitimate estate administrative expense
$899
Up to 1,000 item identifications
Court-ready exports
Appraisal triage
6 months of access
Legitimate estate administrative expense
| Approach | Cost | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Appraisers for everything | $2,000–$10,000+ | Weeks |
| DIY research | "Free" but risky | 40+ hours |
| Probate Pass | $499–$899 | Hours |
Common Questions
Our export formats are designed to match standard probate inventory requirements. We know you have enough to worry about. The last thing you need is paperwork that gets sent back.
You review and approve every identification before it goes into your inventory. We also flag items where we're less certain, so you know where to look closer or ask an expert. You're always in control.
Yes. Software used for estate administration is a legitimate expense, just like filing fees or professional services. The estate covers it, not you personally.
Your data stays private. We never sell it or make it public. Service partners receive only what's needed to deliver features, under agreements that limit training and retention. Everything is encrypted at rest and in transit. You decide when and with whom to share. Share with beneficiaries, attorneys, or appraisers when you're ready. You've been entrusted with someone's belongings, and we take that responsibility as seriously as you do.
You're not alone. This is hard, and most people in your position feel the same way. Start with one room, or even one shelf. Take photos as you go. The system helps you make sense of it all, one item at a time. You don't have to figure everything out today.