PROBATE VALUATIONS IN DERBYSHIRE
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:
- Two fully illustrated, printed and bound copies of our valuation
- 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 clearance
- Secure storage for valuable items
- Arrangement for items to be sold at the most appropriate auction
Probate Valuation Costs
Our fees are £150 for the first hour, £75 per 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+
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
Our probate service is comprehensive and being independent we are uniquely placed to offer advice and guidance throughout the process.
Our probate service includes:
- Two fully illustrated, printed and bound copies of our valuation
- 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 clearance
- Secure storage for valuable items
- Arrangement for items to be sold at the most appropriate auction

Mark Littler is here to help you every step of the way
Probate Valuation Costs
Our fees are £150 for the first hour, £75 per 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+
Questions?
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 01270 440357.
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TESTIMONIAL
“Please allow me to commend Mark Littler to you for your probate and matrimonial division work. He is enthusiastic and professional and his experience in the auctioneering world will ensure that he appraises your items accurately and finds the right auction house or other outlet to sell your goods at the best possible price if they are to be sold.
Best of all he will deal with the complete clearance of a property and ensure that it is left clean and tidy to hand over to the personal representatives or an estate agent thereafter.”
Alan Sturrock
Consultant at DWF
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 1st and 2nd 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 18th 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.