Jewellery
Probate valuations for inherited jewellery — rings, necklaces, bracelets and precious stones assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death.
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Independent valuers · UK-wide
Probate Valuers for Executors, Arranged Across the UK
Open Market Value assessments of inherited jewellery, watches, art, antiques, classic cars, gold and property, for executors administering an estate.
No obligation · We respond to every enquiry
Open Market Value
The basis HMRC requires for probate
Verified Valuers
We check credentials and insurance before introducing anyone
No Obligation
An enquiry commits you to nothing
Never a Buyer
We do not buy estate assets
The role
What a Probate Valuer Does
A probate valuer establishes what an asset would have fetched on the open market on the day its owner died, and writes that figure down with the evidence behind it. For a house that is a RICS chartered surveyor producing a Red Book report. For jewellery, art, antiques and the contents of a home it is a chattels valuer with the relevant specialism, often visiting once to cover everything.
HMRC does not license probate valuers or keep an approved list. What it expects is a reasonable, evidenced Open Market Value, and it can query any figure it sees. A valuer's report is the executor's answer to that query, prepared before it is asked.
We are not valuers. We take your enquiry, identify an independent valuer who covers the area and the asset type, and introduce you. You confirm their fee and scope before anyone is instructed. How to check a valuer's credentials.
Services
What Do You Need Valued?
We put executors in touch with independent valuers for inherited possessions. Each category links to detailed information.
Watches
Probate valuations for inherited watches, from vintage pieces to Rolex, Omega and Patek Philippe, assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death.
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Art
Probate valuations for paintings, sculpture, prints and collections, assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death by fine art specialists.
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Antiques
Probate valuations for inherited antiques — period furniture, silver, ceramics, clocks and decorative arts assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death.
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Classic Cars
Probate valuations for inherited classic, vintage and collector vehicles — Jaguar, MG, Porsche, Triumph, Aston Martin and all marques assessed at Open Market Value.
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Gold & Precious Metals
Probate valuations for bullion bars, Sovereigns, Krugerrands, scrap gold and other precious metals, assessed at Open Market Value on the date of death.
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The wider estate
The complete estate
Property, household contents, coins, investments or the whole estate — described in one enquiry.
Evidence-led assessments, documented for the estate record.
Evidence-ledHMRC Requirements
Why Professional Valuations Matter
When someone dies, their estate must be valued for Inheritance Tax purposes using Open Market Value, not insurance replacement value. HMRC advises getting a professional valuation for assets that may be valuable or are difficult to estimate; it does not impose a universal professional-valuation rule at £1,500.
Open Market Value is the price an item would fetch if sold at auction on the open market on the date of death. This is often lower than insurance value, so using the correct basis helps the estate report the right figure rather than an inflated replacement cost.
Personal representatives should take reasonable care, keep evidence for their estimates, and seek specialist advice where an item's value is uncertain. HMRC may query unsupported figures, and additional tax, interest or penalties can arise depending on the circumstances.
Our Process
How It Works
A straightforward path from enquiry to a completed valuation report.
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Tell Us What You Have
Share what needs valuing, where the estate is and any deadline you are working to. There is no charge and no obligation.
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We Find the Right Valuer
We identify an independent valuer whose specialism and coverage fit the estate, and check their credentials and insurance before introducing them.
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You Get a Written Quote
The valuer sets out its fee, inspection method, report scope and timing. You decide whether to instruct them — the contract is directly with them.
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Valuation and Report
The valuer inspects the assets and issues a written Open Market Value report for the estate record. Probate Value is the introducer, not the valuer.
Local Coverage
Probate Valuations Across the UK
Choose an area for local market context, then send us your postcode and we will find an independent valuer who covers it.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
01What is a probate valuation?
A probate valuation establishes the Open Market Value of personal possessions at the date of death. HMRC advises getting professional help for assets that may be valuable or are difficult to estimate; there is no universal rule requiring a professional valuation for every item over £1,500.
02Do I need a professional valuation?
Not in every case. HMRC says you can obtain a professional valuation for items worth over £1,500 and should consider specialist help where an asset may be valuable or is difficult to estimate. On form IHT407, each item of jewellery worth £1,500 or more must be listed separately, and you should attach a professional valuation if one was obtained.
03How long does a probate valuation take?
Turnaround varies by asset, inspection needs, research and provider capacity. Ask for a written delivery estimate before instructing. The provider should explain the evidence reviewed and any limitations in the resulting Open Market Value report.
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Tell us what needs valuing and where the estate is. We will put you in touch with an independent valuer who can quote for the work.
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