At Dawsons Auctioneers, we provide professional, independent probate valuations for executors, solicitors and families across the UK.
With decades of combined experience in valuing house contents, art, antiques, jewellery and personal possessions, our specialists understand the importance of accuracy, compliance and sensitivity when dealing with estates.
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Probate valuations must be accurate, impartial and defensible. Our valuations are prepared to reflect true open market value at the date of death, in line with HMRC expectations.
We do not inflate values, and we do not base valuations on insurance replacement costs. This approach helps reduce the risk of HMRC queries and provides reassurance to executors and beneficiaries alike.
Our team regularly carries out probate valuations for:
Private individuals acting as executors
Solicitors and legal professionals
Trustees and professional representatives
Estates ranging from modest household contents to high-value collections
Whether an estate includes everyday household items or specialist assets, our valuers have the expertise to assess them correctly.
Unlike general valuation providers, Dawsons has in-house specialists covering:
Fine art, prints and sculpture
Antiques and decorative art
Jewellery, watches and silver
Collectables and specialist items
This ensures items are valued by professionals with genuine market knowledge, rather than generic estimates.
All probate valuation reports are prepared with HMRC requirements in mind and are suitable for:
Probate applications
Inheritance tax submissions
Solicitor and estate administration files
Reports are clear, structured and professionally documented, providing confidence should valuations ever be reviewed.
We understand that probate often follows a bereavement and can be a challenging time. Our team approaches every valuation with discretion, professionalism and care.
We aim to make the process as straightforward as possible, explaining each step clearly and answering questions honestly.
Our probate valuation service is completely independent.
There is no obligation to sell items following valuation
We do not require estates to consign items in exchange for reduced fees
Any discussion about sale or auction happens only if requested
This ensures valuations remain impartial and appropriate for probate purposes.
We provide probate valuation services across the UK and work with clients both locally and nationally.
Our team will always explain what to expect before arranging a visit and can liaise directly with solicitors where required.
Independent, HMRC-compliant valuations
Experienced specialist valuers
Transparent fees
Clear, professional reports
Trusted by legal professionals and private clients alike
Our focus is on accuracy, compliance and reassurance at every stage of the probate process.
