Probate Valuations for Gold, Jewellery and Investment Gold and Silver

Hatton Garden Metals are the UKs top rated bullion house, and London's only gold buyers whose services are approved by Trading Standards. Our valuation services for precious metal assets can be applied to valuation of estates for probate and independent valuation services for precious metal portfolios.

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Our Probate Service

Are you looking for professional and expert gold testers to evaluate and provide immediate valuations on gold coins, gold bars, and bullion? Hatton Garden Metals are experienced in handling wills and probate valuations for precious metal assets.

What is our process on items in Probate?

We can offer:

Evaluation and immediate pricing of Gold Jewellery, Bars, and Coins

We offer formal probate documents that specify the carat and weight and precious metal content in gold coins, bars, jewellery, scrap jewellery, and gold and silver bullion. Our valuations are based on the daily AM price of gold as set by the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA).

Probate Documents in Line with HMRC Requirements

We can provide you with formal documents that ensure all probate requirements meet HMRC standards for a seamless process.

Purchase of Precious Metals with immediate payment

Hatton Garden Metals remains the top rated UK Bullion House and is able to buy all precious metals and provide immediate payment. As one of the largest and most reputable gold dealers, we offer the highest prices. We have a London store and operate a top postal service with insured delivery to ensure your items arrive safely. In most cases, we can provide a price and evaluation on the same day.

What are the costs on your Professional Probate Evaluation Services?

As one of the leading gold buyers, known for our swift and precise assessments and authentication of precious metal content.

Probate Pricing	Estate Value
£220 + VAT	Up to £10,000
£280 + VAT	£10,000 to £30,000
£320 + VAT	£30,000 to £50,000
POA	Over £50,000

Note: If all items in the estate are identical, such as bullion coins or bars, the lowest applicable charge will be applied.

What will I receive for probate?

For probate, you will receive:

• 1. Formal Valuation Documents: Detailed assessments of the value of precious metal items such as jewellery, gold coins, and bars.
• 2. HMRC-Compliant Reports: Documents that meet HMRC standards, ensuring seamless probate processes.
• 3. Transparent Pricing: Clear information on the assessed value and market prices of the items evaluated.
• 4. Professional Guidance: Expert advice and support throughout the probate valuation process.

How do you carry out probate services?

Our probate evaluation services can be carried out in our London store in Hatton Garden. If your items are popular bullion coins and investment bars, we can provide you with an immediate price over the phone but will not be able to provide authentication of the precious metals using this service. For formal valuations and full report, we will need to see the items in person to validate their authenticity. Note for small valuation services that fall outside the scope of probate requirements these can usually be quoted over the phone.

If you are a legal firm looking for Probate services, we can help.

If you are a legal firm handling a probate, we offer a professional evaluation service to value and purchase all bullion gold coins and investment-grade bars.

• Step 1: Contact us using the form below or call our office at 0207 404 4000 to schedule a callback from a gold expert.
• Step 2: To offer a formal price based on the live trading price, we will need to see the items. You can bring them to our London store or we can arrange a site visit for valuation on values over £500,000 for an additional fee.
• Step 3: We will provide an instant price based on the live precious metal trading price.
• Step 4: We offer immediate payment for items.

How does the gold price effect the items for probate?

The fluctuating gold price changes daily and affects the value of any precious metals. Understanding the gold price is crucial to ensure you are dealing with a reputable dealer. When the price of gold rallies or trades at historic highs, your items become more valuable. It's important to note that all precious metals have intrinsic value and can be accurately priced based on the daily precious metal rates.

Why it’s important to deal with a reputable Gold Buyer in Probate

Handling probate effectively depends on obtaining accurate prices for your gold jewellery, coins, and bars. At Hatton Garden Metals, we are committed to delivering an open and transparent precious metals valuation service. Our years of industry experience has set our company apart in our industry for our efficiency, accuracy and expert services.

What are my inheritance tax implications with gold coins and bars and gold bullion?

Gold is exempt from VAT in the UK, which means there is no Value Added Tax to pay when you purchase or sell gold. Additionally, UK gold is exempt from Capital Gains Tax. The value of your gold directly impacts your legal obligations regarding inheritance tax, underscoring the importance of an accurate evaluation.

We are a reputable and trusted gold dealer, known for our commitment to trust and transparency.