Probate & Estate Valuations
Professional valuations, without making things more complicated than they need to be.
Dealing with an estate can feel overwhelming, particularly when you're faced with a whole property of belongings and aren't sure what has value, what needs to be included or where to begin.
The Eastbourne Probate Solution provides professional probate and estate valuations for private clients, executors and solicitors across Sussex, Kent and surrounding areas.
From individual items to complete household contents, Paul can carefully assess the estate, identify items of value and provide the appropriate valuation documentation to help you move forward with the probate process.
What is a probate valuation?
When someone passes away, the value of their estate may need to be established as part of the probate and estate administration process. This can include the possessions and contents within their home.
That's where a professional contents valuation can help.
We provide professional contents valuations for both taxable and non-taxable estates, assessing items based on appropriate current market values and providing clear valuation documentation to support the probate process.
You don't need to work out what's valuable beforehand - that's our job.
Valuations for taxable & non-taxable estates
We provide professional valuations for both taxable and non-taxable estates, carefully assessing everything from individual items to complete household contents and providing appropriate valuation documentation to support the probate and estate administration process.
Our valuations are carried out in accordance with the relevant probate requirements, with care and attention given to identifying, assessing and recording the contents of each estate. This gives executors, families and professional clients confidence that nothing important has been overlooked and that the estate has been assessed appropriately.
What can we value?
From the obvious valuables to the things you might not think twice about.
Every estate is different. Some may contain jewellery or antiques that have been passed through generations, while others might include collections, watches, silverware or unusual items whose value isn't immediately obvious.
Paul can assess a wide range of estate contents, including:
Not sure whether something is valuable?
Please don't throw it away just yet.
One of the biggest misconceptions when dealing with an estate is that valuable items will always look valuable.
They don't.
Something that's been sitting at the back of a cupboard for 30 years, an old watch in a drawer or a collection that means very little to you could still be worth investigating.
With three generations of experience behind him, Paul knows what to look for and can identify pieces that may otherwise have been overlooked.
If you're unsure, leave it where it is and let us take a look.
How does a probate valuation work?
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Get in touch
Tell us a little about the estate, where it’s located and what you need help with. If you’re unsure what you require, Paul can talk you through it.
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Valuation
Paul will arrange to assess the relevant contents of the estate, carefully identifying and valuing the items that need to be included as part of the valuation.
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Documentation
Following the valuation, you'll receive the appropriate valuation documentation for the estate, giving you a clear record to support the probate process.
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More advice?
If you’re unsure what to do with any of the items afterwards, we can offer advice and guidance to help you understand the available next steps.
For solicitors, executors & professional clients
A valuation service you can confidently call upon.
The Eastbourne Probate Solution works with solicitors, executors and other professionals who require reliable valuations as part of estate administration.
We understand the importance of accuracy, discretion, clear communication and professional documentation.
You'll also deal directly with Paul throughout. So whether you need to discuss an upcoming valuation, ask a question about an estate or clarify something afterwards, you won't find yourself being passed from person to person.
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Not at all. In fact, we'd rather you didn't worry about trying to decide yourself. Paul can assess the contents and identify anything that requires closer attention.
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Yes. We can assist with complete estate contents as well as smaller or more specific valuations.
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Yes. Paul works with solicitors and other professional clients requiring probate and estate valuation services.
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The Eastbourne Probate Solution is based in East Sussex and works with clients across Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Hampshire and London, as well as throughout the UK. If you're unsure whether we cover your location, simply get in touch.
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Yes. Where appropriate, Paul can provide advice about the next steps for estate contents, drawing on his extensive experience and network within the antiques and valuations industry.
Need a probate valuation?
Start with a conversation.
Whether you're an executor dealing with an estate for the first time, a family member who isn't sure where to begin, or a solicitor looking for a professional valuation service, we're happy to help.
Tell Paul a little about the estate and what you need, and he can talk you through the next steps.