Estate Planning

David Feldman has partnered with many parties in the dispersal of philatelic estates over the last 40 years. Our experience has given us the ability to broker large collections outright, with innovative presentation and promotion. We have set –  and hold –  more world records for prices achieved in every area of philately, and we have sold more “Grand Prix” and “Large Gold Medal” collections, than any other auction company, ever. Our multi-lingual staff is friendly and flexible, and patient with non-collectors who may find themselves out of their depth when discussing philatelic estates. You can rest assured that we are committed to achieving the best results possible for every vendor.

At David Feldman, we pride ourselves in the depth and breadth of knowledge acquired by our philatelists.  While some auction houses have trended towards “style over substance”, our in-house experts can substantiate every valuation based on decades of experience with similar material. Our public auctions and private sales are handled with legendary Swiss discretion and confidentiality, and payment can be arranged in the currency of your choice, and according to the specific instructions of the estate executor or trustee.

While no one wants to dwell on such issues, it is important that collectors with significant philatelic properties perform a minimum of advance planning for the disposition of their estate after their death. Further information for collectors, heirs, advisors, trustees or estate administrators can be found on the following pages.

Introduction

Part 1: Planning by the Collector

Part 2: Information for Heirs & Executors

Part 3: The Process

Frequently Asked Questions