Probate & insurance Valuations
PROFESSIONAL AND RELIABLE PROBATE and insurance VALUATIONS
We provide valuations for standard household contents through to specialist collections of antiques, jewellery, fine art and collectors items.
covering derbyshire, the midlands and the uk
Our probate service
Our probate service is comprehensive, and as an independent practice we are uniquely placed to offer advice and guidance throughout the process.
We undertake independent valuations of personal effects and household contents under Section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984.
The reports are for both executors and solicitors who are acting on behalf of a deceased estate, in compliance with the requirements of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC).
Following the valuation, we are also able to help with house clearances and the sale of items by auction.
Our Fees
Our fees are £175 for the first hour and £75 for each hour thereafter.
Travel charged at 45p per mile.
Our probate service includes:
A digital PDF copy of the valuation sent directly to you and any executors.
A digital PDF copy sent to your solicitor.
Travel to any location in the UK.
Jewellery appraised by a Fellow of Gemmological
Association of Great Britain.
Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.
We understand that probate valuations often come at a difficult time.
We therefore ensure a timely and sympathetic service.
insurance valuations
We carry out valuations for insurance purposes ranging from household contents, to single items or small collections. We will discuss your specific requirements to produce a report that meets your needs, and the criteria set by your insurance company.
The majority of leading insurance companies require a regularly updated insurance valuation in line with market fluctuations in values. We advise clients to ensure that their art, jewellery, and antiques valuations are kept up to date to ensure that, in the unfortunate event of a claim, adequate compensation is made.
A regularly updated valuation will ensure your policy reflects accurate insurance premiums and facilitate the settlement of any claims.
Our fees are calculated on an hourly basis as with our probate services. A set fee can be agreed for single items.
Our report takes the form of an inventory. It is easy to follow, with each item listed on a room-by-room basis. Every entry, where appropriate, has a full description with measurements, a supporting photograph and valuer’s notes. Insurance values accompany every listed item, with the report ending by way of a summary and a statement of the collection’s total value for insurance purposes.
Please contact us to discuss your requirements.
derbyshire | Nottinghamshire | leicestershire | staffordshire | yorkshire | Shropshire
rutland | warwickshire | Gloucestershire | oxfordshire | Cheshire | greater manchester
and beyond
Probate or insurance Valuation Enquiry
If you would like to ask us a question about probate or insurance valuations, or would like to make an appointment, please use this form to contact us.
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