Jamie Murray
Jamie Murray
2023-01-28
Quality fast and reliable service with a cracking bunch of lads definitely recommended
Bill Mitchell
Bill Mitchell
2021-09-14
Contracted this company to clear the flat of my deceased mother. Two young guys cleared EVERYTHING out of the rented property, including furniture, carpets, ornaments, white goods and food/household products, politely, efficiently, and respectfully. Excellent service.
Charles winter
Charles winter
2021-05-21
The guys from Northern House Clearance have just cleared a house for me in Scotland. The house was packed not only with a lifetimes worth of memories, but all the clutter that goes with it. Within 2 days it was emptied down to the floorboards. A great job from a good team of lads. Highly recommended.
Graeme hatton
Graeme hatton
2021-02-24
An excellent 5 star service. Firstly the compassion shown due to the circumstances which resulted in having to use their services, not just on the phone but by the team who arrived, on time, to perform the job. Above all a friendly attitude goes a long way in stressful times. Professional from the start to the end of the day and due to the amount of clutter a second day was needed. I could not believe how much was cleared in just one day, it was as if the clutter had it's own clutter to clear. Hope that I never need to use them again, but if I have to clear another property they will be the only people that I call. Highly recommend them. G.Hatton. Cheshire.
Lorna Hamilton
Lorna Hamilton
2021-02-05
Fantastic service. Highly recommend. The team was so helpful.
Richard Foster
Richard Foster
2020-11-26
The guys from Northern house clearing cleared my deceased brothers house which was in a state. They were very discrete and great guys very understanding at such a sad time. Great job guys thank you.
Xiu Yun Chen
Xiu Yun Chen
2020-11-25
This is a good company would highly recommend these guys. Very efficent and helpful.
Laura
Laura
2020-11-05
Highly recommended. From my initial enquiry I found them to be efficient and professional and was given an immediate quote. On the day the guys arrived promptly and were friendly, helpful and thorough. I would not hesitate to use this company again and I would recommend to others. I felt in good hands and I, m very happy with the service I received.
Ruth Lawrence
Ruth Lawrence
2020-08-22
The team arrived bang on time and began work immediately. They continued for five solid days and completed the entire clearance of my late uncles house, which was a case of extreme hoarding over many decades. They even removed carpets, curtains and swept up so the house was ready for sale. They were exeptionally hard working, polite and charged a reasonable price for this incredibly difficult job. Terrific service, absolutely recommended.
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Probate Valuation Of Chattels | Executor’s Checklist

If you’re named as the executor of a will, you’re being held responsible for administering the estate of the person making the will, or the testator after they die.

Upon a person’s death, the executors are required to take on their administrative duties right away; even after the other mourners have gone back to their daily routine, the executors will still be handling the matters of the estate.

One of the duties of the executor is to take inventory of the deceased’s possessions and debts, collecting the possessions, settling the bills and distributing heirlooms and legacies (including cash, items or residue) to the beneficiaries, in accordance to the wishes of the testator.

While the many duties of an executor may seem to be discouraging, you should not panic. Here is a summary list of the things that need to be taken care of upon someone’s death:

•    Register the death and receive copies of the death certificate
•    Handle the funeral matters
•    Locate and review the deceased’s will, if no will exists then the person is considered to have died intestate
•    Identify and locate the executors, and determine whether they agree to act. If they don’t agree or if no executors are named in the will, determine the people who will act as executors and get their agreement in writing
•    Get the required probate forms by applying to the Personal Application Department of your local Probate Registry
•    Make sure that the house or other property of the deceased is secured, along with house, car and other substantial insurance policies
•    Keep track of the financial records and valuation documents for the assets, as well as dealing with the deceased’s mail
•    Open an executor’s bank account
•    Get in touch with all financial and business organisations in which the deceased was involved. You will need copies of the death certificate for most of these places
•    Make a list of the deceased’s assets and liabilities. Review them and decide whether a grant of probate is necessary. Check for any insolvencies
•    Acquire the funds to pay inheritance tax if the estate seems to be over £325,000 (2012/2013). You can raise the money by borrowing or selling some of the deceased’s assets. Remember that inheritance tax must be paid before grant of probate can be issued
•    As information is collected, fill out the probate forms and return them to the relevant Probate Registry
•    The Probate Registry will require all of the named executors to visit the office for signing or swearing in of the necessary probate form and pay the probate fees
•    Settle any inheritance tax due and arrange for instalment payments for any assets that qualify
•    You will receive the grant of probate by post along with any sealed copies that you paid for
•    Send copies of the grant of probate to each of the organisations necessary to prove the executor’s entitlement to deal the deceased’s assets. In return, the organisations will release the deceased’s assets to the executors and close or transfer the deceased’s accounts and files
•    Check for and contact the creditors, where necessary. For any large or unexpected claims that may arise, seek legal aid
•    Liaise with the HMRC regarding any values of the assets and liabilities of the estate. Make sure to confirm all final figures with them. Report any new assets or liabilities that may arise since the probate was granted
•    After all the assets are collected, pay off all the debts including taxes
•    Request an income tax return or repayment claim form and complete it with the details of the income of the estate to the end of the tax year during which the deceased died
•    Request an Application for a Clearance Certificate (IHT30) from HMRC, fill it in and ask all the executors to sign it and in time receive the discharge certificate from HMRC
•    Make sure that there have been no claims against the estate under the Inheritance Act 1975 in the six months post the grant of probate
•    After all the assets are collected and debts paid, you can distribute the legacies. Get a receipt from each beneficiary
•    Write up the estate accounts. Have all the residuary beneficiaries approve it and send them copies. Give the residuary beneficiaries an Estate Income (R185) Form showing their share of the estate and the tax deducted for the year
•    Close up the executor’s account when all the cheques have cleared
•    Once probate is complete, save the accounts and keep them for at least 12 years, along with any other vital estate documents.

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