Probate Valuation Services and Guides

Navigate probate and estate administration with clear, defensible valuation support from Peridot Valuation. We help executors, trustees, attorneys, and tax professionals value closely held business interests for estate tax filings, date-of-death analysis, and related planning needs. Our work is designed to clarify value, support IRS requirements, and provide practical insight throughout the valuation process.

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Our Probate Valuation Services

Independent valuation support for estates, tax filings, and closely held business interests involved in probate administration.

Estate Tax Valuation

Support estate administration with an analysis of closely held business interests for estate tax reporting, planning, and documentation needs. The work is structured to help representatives and advisors understand value and relevant risks.

Form 706 Valuation

Obtain business valuation support for Form 706-related requirements involving an estate. Peridot Valuation provides formal analysis that can help executors, attorneys, and tax professionals assemble defensible filing documentation.

Business Appraisal

Value a private company or ownership interest included in an estate. Analysis may address controlling or minority interests and provide insight into business value drivers, risks, and the underlying transaction context.

Defensible Estate Support

Clear Valuations For Probate Decisions

Probate matters involving private company interests require careful analysis of ownership, financial performance, value drivers, and potential risks. Peridot Valuation prepares formal business valuations that can support estate tax work, IRS requirements, and related judicial or advisory needs. Led by Jack Schroeder, the firm brings experience with controlling and minority interests, closely held companies, and estate planning engagements.

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The Peridot Difference

Why Choose Peridot Valuation?

Practical valuation expertise for estate, tax, and closely held business matters.

Qualified Expertise

Jack Schroeder holds CVA and M&AMI credentials and is recognized by NACVA and M&A Source.

Relevant Experience

Experience includes controlling and minority interests, estates, trusts, tax returns, and judicial proceedings.

Formal Analysis

Receive business valuations prepared for IRS and judicial purposes, with attention to supportable conclusions.

Practical Value

High-quality, affordable work with fast turnaround helps advisors and representatives move matters forward.

Meet The Valuation Team

Led by Jack Schroeder, owner and valuator at Peridot Valuation.

Portrait of Jack Schroeder, Owner and Valuator at Peridot Valuation

Jack Schroeder

Owner and Valuator

Jack Schroeder is the owner and valuator at Peridot Valuation, a business valuation firm serving clients across the United States. He has prepared more than 80 business valuations, with extensive experience valuing both controlling and minority interests for ESOPs, divorce settlements, estate planning, and transaction analysis. Jack also brings hands-on experience valuing and transacting closely held companies, giving him a practical understanding of what drives value and risk in a business sale. He holds credentials as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) and Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI), and is recognized by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA) and M&A Source. Jack earned his BS in Business Administration, with a minor in Applied Analytics, from the University of Southern California. He is committed to delivering high-quality, affordable valuations with fast turnaround for every client he serves.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a probate valuation?

A probate valuation determines the value of an asset or ownership interest for estate administration. When an estate includes a closely held business, the analysis may consider the company’s financial information, ownership position, business risks, and value drivers. The resulting report can support estate tax work, fiduciary responsibilities, legal review, and discussions among executors, trustees, heirs, and advisors.

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What is a Form 706 valuation?

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Can you value a minority business interest in an estate?

Can a probate valuation support IRS requirements?

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Need Help With A Probate Valuation?

Discuss your estate, business interest, or filing requirements with a valuation professional.

Credentialed & Certified

Awards and Recognition

National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts credential

Credentialed by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts (NACVA)

Peridot Valuation is credentialed by NACVA.

M&A Source credential

Credentialed by M&A Source

Peridot Valuation is credentialed by M&A Source.

Certified Valuation Analyst credential

Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA)

Jack Schroeder holds the CVA credential.

Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary credential

Mergers and Acquisitions Master Intermediary (M&AMI)

Jack Schroeder holds the M&AMI credential.

Discuss Your Probate Valuation Needs

Share your estate, ownership interest, and reporting objectives so Peridot Valuation can discuss the appropriate next steps.

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