Probate & Estate Valuation Expert Witness UK

Probate and estate valuation expert witnesses provide independent opinions on the value of estate assets for contested probate proceedings, HMRC IHT challenges, Inheritance Act 1975 claims, and testamentary capacity cases where asset values are disputed.

Contested estate matters may require multiple valuation experts: RICS surveyors for property; forensic accountants for business interests; and specialist valuers for art, antiques, jewellery, and other personal property. HMRC's Shares and Assets Valuation (SAV) team routinely challenges valuations submitted on IHT returns.

HMRC's SAV team reviews valuations submitted on IHT returns, challenging both business and share valuations and specialist asset values. Independent expert evidence produces counter-valuations for negotiation or First-tier Tribunal proceedings.