Probate House Insurance

Specialist home insurance for properties going through the probate process

Probate House Insurance

Do you have property that is going through the probate process? If so, can we start by saying we are sorry for your loss. If you are now looking at insurance on the probate property, a standard home insurance policy may not give you the protection you need. Probate house insurance will give you full cover for as long as you need it, which means you’ll have one less thing to worry about.

What is Probate Insurance?

Probate house insurance is a specialist form of home insurance for properties that are going through the probate process.

What Does Probate Insurance Cover?

Probate insurance will cover a property and its contents for any damages that may occur while it is unoccupied.

Most probate house insurance policies will include cover for:

  • Repairs following fire, lightning, explosions, and other damage.
  • Emergency repairs for burst pipes, or for broken windows and locks.
  • Legal liabilities, such as if a member of the public has an accident while on or in the vicinity of the property.
  • Contents, up to a certain limit.

A probate home insurance policy may also provide cover for subsidence, theft, vandalism, and damages by other external factors, such as vehicles. However, you may need to choose an extended probate home insurance policy to get this full cover.

A probate house insurance policy may require you to periodically inspect the property, to ensure there have been no break-ins or accidents. Depending on the insurer, you may have to inspect the property once a week, or once every 30 days.

Do I Need Probate Insurance?

Only a dedicated probate home insurance policy will give you the peace of mind that the property and its contents will be fully covered for the entire probate process.

It is very likely that the property will be unoccupied throughout the probate process. And when a property is unoccupied, it may be more vulnerable to fire, flood, break-ins, and other disasters. Also, if the property is unoccupied, it could be ages before anyone notices that anything’s gone wrong. This means that small problems could easily grow into huge disasters.

A standard home insurance policy may offer up to 30 days of cover after a person has passed away. But as we’ve seen, the probate process can take months. So even if the deceased has a home insurance policy, which is no guarantee, it is unlikely to cover the property for the entire probate period.

Plus, most home insurance policies are voided if the home is left unoccupied for a certain period of time. Some home insurance policies will be voided if the home’s unoccupied for more than 60 days. But others will be voided if the home’s unoccupied for as little as 30 days.

Do I Need Probate House Insurance If the Property is Occupied?

If the house was in the deceased’s name, then you may still need to take out a probate insurance policy. As we mentioned above, there are limits to the amount of cover a standard home insurance policy will provide, even if the house remains occupied. However, ensuring that the house is occupied throughout the probate process may reduce the cost of your probate home insurance policy.

Do I Need Probate Insurance If I Have Inherited the Home?

Beneficiaries of a will are not allowed to access anything they have inherited until the probate process is complete. So, if you have inherited a house, you will not be able to do anything with your inherited property until the entire will has been settled.

If you are already living in the property you have inherited, you may not be able to take out a home insurance policy in your name until probate is complete. As a result, you should consider a probate home insurance policy to cover your inherited property for as long as it takes to settle the deceased’s estate.

The good news is that some insurers will allow you to transfer their probate home insurance policy to a standard home insurance policy once probate is complete.

Get Tailored Probate House Insurance Services From Anthony Jones

We understand how stressful it can be to ensure that everything is in order following a bereavement. We’re here to make everything as easy as possible.

If you have any questions about keeping your property safe, or if you want a free quote on probate house insurance, get in touch by calling 0208 290 9093 or emailing shuaib.rahman@anthonyjones.com.

Need more
information?

If you’d like to find out more about probate house insurance, please call Shuaib Rahman on 0208 290 9093 who can give you the help you need and get you a quote. Alternatively, email us at shuaib.rahman@anthonyjones.com

I have been your customer for ages and ages. You have always supported me whenever I needed your help and insurance is easy peasy because you are experts. Thank you for all you do.

Wendy Plant

FAQ’s

Some of our most asked questions, answered below:
When might I need High Net Worth insurance rather than a standard Home insurance policy?

If you have personal assets (excluding the value of your home) over £100,000, it’s likely that a High Net Worth insurance product would give you better protection than a standard Home insurance policy. This is particularly true if you have a number of high value items in your home, such as a jewellery or watch collection, antiques or a classic car.

HNW insurance tends to have higher sum insured limits overall as well as higher limits for individual items of particular value.

Can I cancel my temporary car insurance?

You can cancel your policy at any time but due to the short nature of this policy there will be no refund of premium. For learner policies of less than one month an administrative charge of no less than £25 will apply.

Policies with a duration of more than one month can be cancelled and a refund will be given less a charge for the days cover has been provided. A minimum administration charge of £25 will also apply.

What type of driver's licence do I need for temporary car insurance?

To take out temporary car insurance you will need a full UK licence or EU/EEA licence. For Learner Driver insurance you will need a UK provisional licence.

Can I buy temporary car insurance to export a vehicle outside of the UK?

No. Under the cover that the insurer provides, all journeys must begin and end in the UK.

Can I buy temporary car insurance to retrieve an impounded vehicle?

No. Our insurance cannot be used on vehicles that have been seized, impounded, or taken by the police.

How much does one day car insurance cost?

The price of one day car insurance varies depending on a number of factors. These include the value of the car, where you keep it, and what you do for a job.

Can I get temporary car insurance to cover me for my practical driving test?

Yes, subject to meeting the assumptions and eligibility criteria for the insurer. 

Can I get temporary car insurance to cover my SORN vehicle?

As long as your vehicle is in a roadworthy condition, and you either have tax or will tax the vehicle with our insurance certificate, you can insure your vehicle for this purpose. The vehicle must have a current MOT or you must have a pre-booked MOT appointment to attend whilst insured with us for the insurance to be valid.

Can I take out temporary car insurance to insure a car that doesn't belong to me?

Yes - you can insure a car that doesn't belong to you. But you must have the owner's permission to use the vehicle before purchasing a policy.

Reviews

 

Michael Liu
Michael Liu
15:23 17 Jun 24
Shuaib Rahman has been extremely helpful in getting our warehouse a suitable insurance coverage. Out of various brokers we contacted, he was the fastest to respond, most frequent and regular follow-ups with emails and calls, and in the end got us the best quote. I would highly recommend his service.
Arron Chambers
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19:53 27 May 24
Very good ppl my insurance advisor went above and beyond to get my quot for my lorry van and public liability we hit a few snags but that didnt faze him he overcome them in a hart beat cheers guys defo woukd recomend
matthew lorimer
matthew lorimer
16:07 23 May 24
been dealing with stephen over the last few weeks, he's been very friendly,responsive, helpful and gone out of his away to get my insurance over the finish line. hassle free and would highly recommend future dealings to friends and hope to deal with him again on going!!
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wendy plant
wendy plant
10:10 01 Dec 23
I have been a client of Anthony Jones for 20+years. All the Advisors are experts in all areas of Insurance. The Advisors are very professional, helpful, cheerful, and caring. They make life easy when it comes to dealing with Insurance.
Leo G.
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20:30 31 Oct 23
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Gail Proud
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michael bentley
08:19 25 Sep 23
Very happy for many years, formerly dealing with Bob Chapman, Rose and Claire. Very friendly, very competitive quotes.
Colin Lee
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09:20 12 Sep 23
Joe and Mark are a credit to their profession. Thank you very much for your professionalism and the honest way that you conduct business.
Jed Lowe
Jed Lowe
16:06 07 Jul 23
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William Tracy
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08:10 02 Jul 23
I have my Public Liability insurance with Anthony Jones. Tom Cowap normally deals with all my queries and renewal. I have found this company to be very helpful and polite and have dealt with my inquiries and renewal's quickly. Tom has always been really helpful.
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Louise Burton
Louise Burton
13:46 21 Apr 23
I have worked with this company and Joe Penny for many years now and wouldn’t go anywhere else. Would Highly recommend Joe to anyone
lucy barham
lucy barham
09:09 21 Apr 23
Anthony Jones have have taken care of our commercial and fleet insurance needs for years. I have recently renewed our commercial & Liability insurance and trust that Joe Penny (account handler) understands our business and always strives to get the best rates and policy for us. I would highly recommend to anyone.
Ben Doughty
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19:08 23 Oct 22
Steve @ Anthony Jones has been servicing our business for years and has always provided the best service I could ask for from a broker. Very responsive, great communication and a great company and individual to do business with. Does what is expected and more. Thanks
Louise Evans
Louise Evans
22:44 09 Aug 22
I use Anthony Jones Insurance Brokers annually for my home and contents policy. Sharon is always great to deal with, responsive, professional and found me a great deal. Really happy with my policy and will continue to use Anthony Jones in the future.
Amy LH
Amy LH
19:19 19 Jul 22
I have been a client of Anthony Jones for over 10 years as the broker for the buildings & associated insurances for our freehold property of 3 flats. For the last 6 years I have dealt with Tom Cowap who is always highly efficient, professional and easy to deal with. He really went above and beyond this year when he found the existing policy had stopped covering flood risk and that the alternatives offered a significant increase in premium on the previous year. He didn't involve me until he'd found policies which offered the right cover, but with a reasonable premium and it was genuinely surprising that he didn't try to sell me the more expensive option. I can't imagine wanting to move to a different broker in future because of this great service. Thanks Tom!
Stu Matson
Stu Matson
15:06 01 Jul 22
We have dealt with Tony and Steve for a few years now and are always so pleased with their service, patience and support in helping us get the insurance plans required for our outdoor events. I really couldn't recommend highly enough.
Arif Ali
Arif Ali
11:47 19 May 22
Bo has helped with the review and renewal of our Property Owners insurance for the last few years. I have found Bo very helpful and professional and would certainly recommend her to others. Kind regards.
Olga Bradley
Olga Bradley
16:28 11 Apr 22
Tom was very helpful, and very patient during the whole process of finding me a qoute for public Liability insurance. He helped make the whole process much easier for me. I would use his service again in the future.
Keith Rossiter
Keith Rossiter
18:42 28 Mar 22
Very efficient and friendly service. Competitive prices.
MODUS (MATL)
MODUS (MATL)
12:09 14 Mar 22
We have used Anthony Jones in excess of twenty five years. Always find them helpful and efficient, and they are able to get us the best costs for our insurance policies.
Brian Sealey
Brian Sealey
15:39 14 Feb 22
I dealt with a bloke called Joe Penny. From the minute we starting speaking he explained everything to me, explained all the ins and outs of the insurance. He made me feel at ease straight away. I would definitely recommend him if your looking for vape shop insurance. Cheers Joe will be back in touch when it’s time for renewal 👍
Paul Jackson
Paul Jackson
12:36 16 Nov 20
I wrote the following two years ago. Since then, I have continued to receive great service from the team at Anthony Jones - they are courteous & very effective, a pretty good combination for an insurance broker!"I chair a campaign to save our local pub. We launched a share sale and succeeded in buying the Crown a few days ago, so we needed help in selecting the right insurance for the site whilst renovations were under way, including unoccupied property cover. Tony Ellis of Anthony Jones Insurance was really helpful in guiding us through this process, and we now have the correct cover in place. Fast, easy to deal with & knowledgeable - just what you need from your insurance broker! Well done Tony and all at A Jones."
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