The coronavirus is affecting all of us, and it’s becoming evident it will be with us for a while. We have refined our health and safety policy so we can continue delivering exemplary service. Many of our clients are unaware how Covid-19 affects the way we do our … [Read more...]
Where to Hold Proceedings in a Cross-Border Estate
Contentious probate disputes may arise regarding the appropriate forum to rule on a will. This is especially the case where a will was made abroad, but covers the distribution of property in the United Kingdom. The deceased’s domicile often plays a role in a decision, … [Read more...]
Our Complete Guide to Probate in England and Wales
The term ‘probate’ encompasses the entire process of distributing the assets of a deceased estate. This gives it definitive status and is intended to circumvent squabbles that could take up expensive court time. This article is our complete guide to probate in … [Read more...]
A Touch of Colonial India Surfaces in a Milton Keynes Semi-Detached
AfterWe don’t always find exceptional items when carrying out probate valuation in Milton Keynes, and other new towns in Buckinghamshire. However we often find something interesting enough to sell for the executors at auction. Take my visit to Milton Keynes to do an … [Read more...]
Late Roman Pearls Turn Up in Southampton Probate
Southampton has an interesting history, being on the Channel coast and open to invasion by the likes of Romans and Vikings. Buried hoards of their jewellery turn up from time to time to the delight of museums. This has spawned a generation of optimists pottering with … [Read more...]
Probate Valuation in Chelsea Reveals Vinyl Treasure
I was delighted to receive a call to do a probate valuation in Chelsea. That’s because it was the swinging sixties capital of London when I was in my teens. Many notables lived there including Eric Clapton and Petula Clark. Oh what memories it holds. However, the old … [Read more...]
How Much Does A Probate Valuation Cost?
Our RICS Probate Valuation Cost House Contents & Chattels Valuation - £450 plus Vat Commercial & Domestic Property Valuation - £450 plus Vat When a person dies, they typically leave behind a tangled mess of money, property, possessions, bonds, shares and debts. … [Read more...]
The Importance Of Having Insurance On Empty Properties Subject To Probate
When a property becomes subject to probate it is often unknown if the property is insured and this can be a major concern to family members and executors. Very often the insurance on a property becomes void after 30 days of the policy holders death putting the … [Read more...]
How To Value House Contents For Probate – Avoid Investigation
Valuing House Contents For Probate - A Guide Valuing A Property For Probate - Advice & Free Quotes Probate value of house contents and probate valuation of property for probate purposes will be one of Inland Revenue's requirements when winding up an estate so you … [Read more...]
Valuation For Probate By RICS House Contents Valuers, Solicitors Recommendation
The valuation for probate of house contents has now become a serious matter for executors and solicitors. Solicitors Recommend A RICS Valuation For Probate Almost all solicitors will appoint a qualified RICS surveyor who has the knowledge and expertise to be able to … [Read more...]
