Probate Valuations

Discreet, Professional Support Led by Auction Specialists

Managing an estate following a bereavement can be both emotionally and practically demanding. Chelsea Christie provides calm, expert probate clearance and estate management, helping families, executors and solicitors navigate household contents with care and confidence.

Chelsea Christie was founded by Christian Kitson, a former professional auctioneer with over four years of hands-on experience in estate handling and valuations. Probate services are delivered in close partnership with Iain Rushbrook, former Director at Bonhams and Phillips, who brings decades of high-level auction and valuation expertise to every probate project.

Together, we provide a personal service whilst ensuring estates are handled properly, sensitively, and with a clear understanding of both value and logistics.

How We Can Help

We offer a full probate estate management service:

✅ Probate Estate Clearances

Complete or partial clearances of residential properties undertaken respectfully and efficiently.

✅ Formal Probate Valuations

Professional, auction-standard walkthrough valuations conducted by experienced specialists suitable for probate reporting and estate accounts.

✅ Sorting & Consolidation

Sensitive assistance identifying keepsakes, saleable items, and items suitable for responsible disposal.

✅ Auction & Sales Liaison

Direct consignment of appropriate items to trusted auction houses, with cataloguing oversight, transport coordination, and client communication handled throughout.

✅ Solicitor & Executor Coordination

Regular liaison with appointed professionals to ensure reporting, timelines, and compliance remain aligned.

✅ Responsible Disposal & Recycling

Ethical disposal with recycling and donation prioritised wherever possible.