Specialist Probate Valuation & Estate Services
When you are dealing with the estate of a deceased person, obtaining accurate valuations of personal effects and chattels is a legal requirement. Clumber Auction House provides professional RICS-compliant probate valuations for solicitors, executors, and families throughout South Yorkshire and the surrounding region.
RICS-compliant valuations accepted by HMRC. Our formal probate reports meet the standards required for Inheritance Tax (IHT) purposes and are accepted by HM Revenue & Customs.
Our Probate Services
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Probate Valuation | A formal, written valuation of the deceased’s personal chattels — antiques, jewellery, furniture, art, and collectables — for IHT and estate administration purposes. |
| Estate Clearance | A full property clearance service following grant of probate. Items of value are consigned for auction; the remainder is cleared and disposed of responsibly. |
| Auction of Estate Contents | We sell the estate’s contents through our fortnightly specialist auctions, achieving the best possible market price for executors and beneficiaries. |
| Insurance Valuations | Written valuations for insurance purposes — replacement value assessments for high-value items and collections. |
How the Probate Process Works
- Step 1: Contact us or ask your solicitor to instruct us. We can act directly or via a legal representative.
- Step 2: We arrange a convenient time to visit the property and inspect all personal chattels.
- Step 3: Our specialist valuer prepares a detailed, itemised report with fair market values.
- Step 4: The report is delivered to you or your solicitor, ready for submission to HMRC.
- Step 5: If required, we manage the auction of estate contents and arrange the house clearance.
Why Choose Clumber for Probate?
- RICS-compliant — valuations meet the standards required by HMRC for Inheritance Tax
- Experienced with solicitors — we work alongside law firms throughout South Yorkshire
- End-to-end service — valuation, auction, and clearance handled under one roof
- Sensitive and discreet — we understand the emotional difficulty of estate administration
- Fast turnaround — reports typically delivered within 7 working days of inspection
- Competitive fees — probate valuation fees are transparent and agreed in advance
Areas Covered
We provide probate services across Sheffield, Rotherham, Doncaster, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Worksop, Retford, Newark, and Mansfield. For properties outside these areas, please contact us to discuss.
Need a probate valuation? Contact us on 01909 123 456 or email info@clumberauctionhouse.com. We are happy to discuss your requirements with no obligation.