TAX AND HERITAGE
SPECIALIST ADVICE FOR PROFESSIONALS
EXEMPTIONS, AIL'S, AND FAMILY DIVISION
COVINGTON provides assistance to Lawyers, Accountants, Museum Curators, Factors and other professionals, including private individuals.
We can assist with Inheritance tax valuations; Sales to the Nation (Acceptance in Lieu or AIL); Exemptions and Family Division
Our expert Angus Milner-Brown has specialist expertise to provide professionals seeking assistance for clients with complex inheritance tax liabilities. Angus has recently been involved in the acquisition for the Nation through the Acceptance in Lieu (AIL) scheme of two important works by Sir Henry Raeburn, now given to the National Galleries of Scotland.
This complex estate also saw the sale by auction of the Fettercairn Jewel, an important Elizabethan period piece, probably with Royal connections. This was purchased on behalf of the National Museum of Scotland, where it can be seen in the Scottish galleries.
Angus led the team that valued the extraordinary Galloway Hoard. This unique and Internationally important Viking hoard has now been acquired by the National Museum of Scotland and is currently being prepared for exhibition. The hoard contains magnificent objects from both the Celtic and Saxon world as well and rare pieces from Egypt, China, and of course, Viking treasures.
Angus is also a Patron of the National Museum of Scotland
This complex estate also saw the sale by auction of the Fettercairn Jewel, an important Elizabethan period piece, probably with Royal connections. This was purchased on behalf of the National Museum of Scotland, where it can be seen in the Scottish galleries.
Angus led the team that valued the extraordinary Galloway Hoard. This unique and Internationally important Viking hoard has now been acquired by the National Museum of Scotland and is currently being prepared for exhibition. The hoard contains magnificent objects from both the Celtic and Saxon world as well and rare pieces from Egypt, China, and of course, Viking treasures.
Angus is also a Patron of the National Museum of Scotland
COVINGTON can provide lawyers and private clients with professional inventories to aid fair family division, for example in the case of divorce or separation. We use an Open Market Value in these situations. These can also be used for Willing Buyer/ Willing Seller situations.
All our valuations are carried out and charged on a time basis, agreed in advance.
All our valuations are carried out and charged on a time basis, agreed in advance.
We are fully regulated by the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
