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Probate Services & Estate Valuations

Palace Auctions provides comprehensive probate services, from accredited valuations to sensitive estate sales. Our experienced team guides executors and solicitors through every step of the probate process with professionalism and care.

Our next Probate property sale is made jointly with Angel Auctions. With our live Auction being 17th April 2025 in Canterbury

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Professional Probate Services

Comprehensive Valuations

• compliant property valuations • Fine art and antiques assessment • Jewelry and watch authentication • Luxury assets documentation • Complete estate inventories • Digital asset evaluation • Investment portfolio assessment • Commercial property valuations

Expert Assistance

Legal Support • Probate application assistance • Estate administration guidance • Inheritance tax planning • Documentation preparation • Legal compliance assurance • Court-ready reports • Professional executor services • Solicitor liaison

Valuation Process

Step-by-Step Guidance

Initial Consultation • Free preliminary discussion • Service scope definition • Timeline establishment • Cost transparency • Documentation requirements
Property Assessment • Detailed site inspections • Market analysis • Condition reports • Photography and documentation • Security considerations
Asset Evaluation • Individual item assessment • Collection valuations • Market value determination • Insurance value assessment • Reserved price recommendations

Estate Sales Services

Multiple Sales Channels

• Traditional auctions • Online auctions • Private treaty sales • International marketing • Targeted buyer matching • Reserved bidding options • Sealed bid processes

Property Marketing

• Professional photography • Virtual tours • Detailed floor plans • Condition reports • Local area analysis • Planning potential assessment • Investment opportunities

Specialist Categories

Real Estate

• Residential properties • Commercial buildings • Development land • Agricultural estates • Investment portfolios • Rental properties • Heritage buildings

Valuable Assets

• Fine art collections • Antique furniture • Classic vehicles • Luxury watches • Designer jewelry • Fine wines • Rare collectibles

Professional Support

Expert Team

• RICS valuers • Property specialists • Fine art experts • Legal advisors • Tax consultants • Estate agents • Auction professionals

What is Probate?

Probate is a court-supervised process that involves validating a deceased person’s will, if one exists, and distributing their assets according to the will or law if there is no will. This process ensures that the decedent’s debts and taxes are paid before the remaining assets are distributed to the rightful heirs or beneficiaries

Steps in the Probate Process

Filing a Petition: The probate process begins with filing a petition in the probate court. This petition requests the court to validate the will and appoint an executor or administrator to manage the estate.

Validating the Will: If a will exists, the court will verify its authenticity. This step is crucial to ensure that the decedent’s wishes are honored.

Appointing an Executor or Administrator: The court appoints an executor (if named in the will) or an administrator (if there is no will) to oversee the estate’s administration.

Inventory and Appraisal: The executor or administrator must identify and appraise all the decedent’s assets. This includes both probate and non-probate assets.

Paying Debts and Taxes: Before distributing assets, the estate’s debts and taxes must be settled. This ensures that creditors are paid and the estate complies with tax obligations.

Distributing Assets: After debts and taxes are paid, the remaining assets are distributed to the beneficiaries as specified in the will or according to state intestacy laws if there is no will.

Closing the Estate: The final step involves closing the estate, which can only occur after the final distribution of assets is completed

Additional Services

• House clearance • Property maintenance • Security arrangements • Insurance advice • Storage solutions • Transportation • Documentation

General Auctions

Why Choose Palace Auctions

• 25+ years experience • accredited professionals • Comprehensive service • Sensitive handling • Competitive fees • Quick response times • National coverage • International reach

Probate Timeline

Typical Process • Initial contact → 24 hours • Preliminary meeting → 48 hours • Valuation report → 5-7 days • Sale preparation → 2-3 weeks • Marketing period → 4-6 weeks • Completion → 28 days.

Contact our probate team for a confidential consultation and receive our comprehensive guide to probate services.