PROBATE VALUATIONS IN DERBYSHIRE

We provide specialist probate valuations across the North West and the UK.

We provide valuations for standrad house contents through to specialist collections of antiques, fine art and collectors items.

Derbyshire Probate Valuations

Valuations for Inheritance Tax purposes (often called probate valuations) are an important part of administering an estate.

We provide valuations of works of art, antiques and collectables for inheritance tax purposes in accordance with the Section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984.

A professional probate valuation does not only help to ensure your peace of mind, but it also serves many other purposes:

It enables HMRC to calculate the correct amount of inheritance tax payable
It can identify and value items listed in the will, which is useful for executors
It can establish the approximate value of assets, which is helpful for equitable division

“Mark Littler provides a role that has become scarce in a polarised market: the ‘one stop shop’ for an estate’s executor or solicitor.”

Mark Littler is here to help you every step of the way

Our Probate Service For Derbyshire

Our probate service is comprehensive and being independent we are uniquely placed to offer advice and guidance throughout the process.

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

Following the valuation we are also able to help with house clearances, secure storage for valuable items, arrangement for items to be sold.

What Is A Probate Valuation

Probate Valuation Costs

Our fees are £150 for the first hour, £75 per half hour thereafter and travel at £0.45/mile – all subject to VAT.

We only charge for the period of time we are at the property.

Approximate costs:

Although each estate is different, these guidelines will give you a rough idea of what can be expected.

Standard property, liable to inheritance tax owing to the value of the property or assets in the bank. No individual items over £500 in value, around 5 pieces of ‘precious’ jewellery.
1 hour
Standard property, liable to inheritance tax owing to the value of the property or assets in the bank. Several items over £500 in value, around 10 pieces of ‘precious’ jewellery.
2 hours
Extensive property, liable to inheritance tax owing to the value of the property, assets in the bank and a large number of high-value items in the property. Many individual items over £500 in value, a large collection of good quality jewellery.
3 hours+

Quick Probate Valuation Enquiry

If you would like to ask us a question about probate valuations or would like to make a booking please use this form to contact us.

You can also email your questions direct to [email protected] or call us on 01260 218718.

Specialist Probate Valuations

We can offer expert valuations for probate in a number of specialist areas, including:

Whisky Cask Probate Valuations
Whisky Bottle Collections Probate Valuations
Rolex and Watch Probate Valuations
Classic Car Probate Valuations
Single owner Estates

We can help in a number of other specialist fields so please get in contact for more information.

Trusted Partners

We work with solicitors all over the North West. In particular we work closely with Beswicks Legal, Hall Smith Whittingham, SAS Daniels, Slater Heelis and Poole Alcock.

Should you require a solicitor to help you with any matter of probate click the links below to see the services offered by each practice.

Book A Probate Valuation

If you would like to ask us a question about probate valuations or would like to make a booking please use this form to contact us.

You can also email your questions direct to [email protected] or call us on 01260 218718.

We provide specialist probate valuations across the North West and the UK.

We provide valuations for standrad house contents through to specialist collections of antiques, fine art and collectors items.

Derbyshire Probate Valuations

Valuations for Inheritance Tax purposes (often called probate valuations) are an important part of administering an estate.

We provide valuations of works of art, antiques and collectables for inheritance tax purposes in accordance with the Section 160 of the Inheritance Tax Act 1984.

A professional probate valuation does not only help to ensure your peace of mind, but it also serves many other purposes:

It enables HMRC to calculate the correct amount of inheritance tax payable
It can identify and value items listed in the will, which is useful for executors
It can establish the approximate value of assets, which is helpful for equitable division

“Mark Littler provides a role that has become scarce in a polarised market: the ‘one stop shop’ for an estate’s executor or solicitor.”

Our Probate Service For Derbyshire

Our probate service is comprehensive and being independent we are uniquely placed to offer advice and guidance throughout the process.

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

Following the valuation we are also able to help with house clearances, secure storage for valuable items, arrangement for items to be sold.

What Is A Probate Valuation

Probate Valuation Costs

Our fees are £150 for the first hour, £75 per half hour thereafter and travel at £0.45/mile – all subject to VAT.

We only charge for the period of time we are at the property.

Approximate costs:

Although each estate is different, these guidelines will give you a rough idea of what can be expected.

Standard property, liable to inheritance tax owing to the value of the property or assets in the bank. No individual items over £500 in value, around 5 pieces of ‘precious’ jewellery.
1 hour
Standard property, liable to inheritance tax owing to the value of the property or assets in the bank. Several items over £500 in value, around 10 pieces of ‘precious’ jewellery.
2 hours
Extensive property, liable to inheritance tax owing to the value of the property, assets in the bank and a large number of high-value items in the property. Many individual items over £500 in value, a large collection of good quality jewellery.
3 hours+

Quick Probate Valuation Enquiry

If you would like to ask us a question about probate valuations or would like to make a booking please use this form to contact us.

You can also email your questions direct to [email protected] or call us on 01260 218718.

Specialist Probate Valuations

We can offer expert valuations for probate in a number of specialist areas, including:

Whisky Cask Probate Valuations
Whisky Bottle Collections Probate Valuations
Rolex and Watch Probate Valuations
Classic Car Probate Valuations
Single owner Estates

We can help in a number of other specialist fields so please get in contact for more information.

Trusted Partners

We work with solicitors all over the North West. In particular we work closely with Beswicks Legal, Hall Smith Whittingham, SAS Daniels, Slater Heelis and Poole Alcock.

Should you require a solicitor to help you with any matter of probate click the links below to see the services offered by each practice.

Book A Probate Valuation

If you would like to ask us a question about probate valuations or would like to make a booking please use this form to contact us.

You can also email your questions direct to [email protected] or call us on 01260 218718.

The History of Derbyshire

The discovery of a hand axe in the Derbyshire county means that it’s possible that there was human life in the area around 200,000 years ago. Excavation of the Cresswell Craggs in Derbyshire has been able to trace the occupation of the county back to the prehistoric times, where there was evidence of the presence of nomadic tribes. Neolithic burial mounds have also been discovered in the area, which date to about 2000 to 2500 BCE.

In the Bronze Age, settlers in the Derbyshire area were involved in agriculture; hut circles have been discovered, along with arable fields. It’s thought that early settlers to the area may have set up home on the banks of the River Derwent, which was known to regularly flood and become unpassable.

During the 1^st and 2^nd centuries, the Romans occupied Derbyshire, like much of the area at the time. The Romans constructed a stronghold, which today is referred to as ‘Little Chester’, and made use of the lead ore in the area. After the Roman occupation of the county, Derbyshire was passed to Saxon rule, where it was integrated into the Mercia Kingdom.

As part of the Kingdom of Mercia, and close to a settlement in Markeaton, Derbyshire was well-developed. Eventually, parts of Derbyshire were given to William Peverel, along with Nottinghamshire; and would remain in his control until the disinheritance of his son, which saw the county return to Crown ownership. Other areas of the county were bestowed to Henry de Ferrers.

It wasn’t until the 18^th century that rural Derbyshire became a much more industrialised area. Mining was a key output of the county, and the county itself was split into townships, which were separated by different industries. Today, Derbyshire consists of 30 towns and metropolitan areas, and Derbyshire is a ceremonial county.