For solicitors, executors & families
Probate valuations, prepared with care
Clear, written valuations of household contents and personal effects, prepared in accordance with HM Revenue and Customs requirements to help establish whether inheritance tax is payable on an estate. Accurate, discreet, and prepared exclusively for you.
- Prepared for HMRC
- Discreet & confidential
- Fully insured & police-checked
What is a probate valuation?
An accurate picture of an estate's contents
When someone passes away, the value of their estate needs to be established before probate can be granted, including the household contents and personal possessions. A clear, written valuation gives executors and HM Revenue and Customs an accurate figure to work from, and helps determine whether inheritance tax is due.
Our knowledge of household contents, together with a network of leading specialists for higher-value pieces, means you receive a valuation you can rely on, handled with the sensitivity these moments deserve.
A written report
An accurate, written valuation prepared in accordance with HM Revenue and Customs requirements, ready for probate.
Contents & chattels
The full range of household contents and personal moveable items, assessed room by room.
Specialist items, valued accurately
For antiques, jewellery and fine pieces, we draw on a network of leading experts to reach a reliable market value.
Discreet & confidential
A calm, sensitive service, prepared exclusively for you and handled in the strictest confidence.
A comprehensive valuation of all chattels is a low fixed fee of £250 plus VAT. Individual items valued at over £500 carry an additional fee of £15 each, so they can be assessed accurately by a specialist.
Who we help
Trusted by professionals and families
Solicitors
A reliable valuation partner you can recommend with confidence, with reports prepared to the standard your work requires.
Executors
Clear documentation to help you administer the estate and meet your responsibilities, without the guesswork.
Families
A gentle, guided service at a difficult time, with everything explained and nothing left on your shoulders.
Discretion as standard
Handled sensitively, especially with higher-value estates
We understand that estates, and the families behind them, deserve privacy and care. As a female-led team working one to one, we treat every home, every item and every conversation with respect and complete confidentiality, from the first call to the final report.
Simple from the start
How it works
- 1
Get in touch
Tell us a little about the estate and what you need. We are happy to talk it through.
- 2
We visit and assess
We view the contents in person, discreetly and at a time that suits, valuing room by room.
- 3
You receive your report
An accurate written valuation in accordance with HMRC requirements, prepared exclusively for you.
Need the property cleared too?
Many families ask us to clear the estate once the valuation is complete. It is the same caring team throughout, and any items of value can be offset against the cost of the clearance.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
What is a probate valuation?
It is a written valuation of a person’s household contents and possessions, prepared so the estate can be reported to HM Revenue & Customs. It records what the contents were reasonably worth at the date of death.
Who is the valuation for?
Solicitors, executors and individuals dealing with an estate. We are used to working alongside professionals and families alike, and provide a clear report you can submit with confidence.
How much does a probate valuation cost?
A comprehensive valuation of all chattels is a low fixed fee of £250 plus VAT. Individual items valued at over £500 carry an additional fee of £15 each, so they can be assessed accurately. We will always make any costs clear before we begin.
What about specialist or high-value items?
We have strong knowledge of household contents, and where something needs a specialist, we draw on a trusted network to make sure it is valued correctly for the estate.
Can you clear the property as well?
Yes. Many families ask us to handle both. Once the valuation is complete we can carry out the house clearance with the same care and discretion.