Rule 15 Use of Appraisers

The Court may appoint a qualified and disinterested appraiser for the purpose of ascertaining the fair market value as of the date of the decedent’s death of any asset the value of which appears to the Court to be subject to reasonable doubt. Different persons may be employed to appraise different types of assets included in the estate. The name and address of the appraiser shall be indicated on the appraisal with the items appraised and such must be filed with the Court. The cost of the appraisal shall be borne by the estate.