Administrator Bond

The purpose of the bond is to protect the beneficiaries or creditors of the estate from harm caused by the malfeasance or negligence of the executor or administrator. In California, a probate court bond is issued to administrators, executors, conservators and guardians in probate estates.

A surety bond is a promise to be liable for the debt, default, or failure of another. It is a three-party contract by which one party (the surety) guarantees the performance or obligations of a second party (the principal) to a third party (the obligee).

A simple estate with just a few, easy-to-find assets may be all wrapped up in six to eight months. A more complicated affair may take three years or more to fully settle.

In the best of circumstances, the Mississippi probate process usually takes 4 to 6 months. This would only be possible if the estate was fairly simple, all interested parties are agreeable, and documents are signed and returned to the probate attorney in a timely manner.

An administration bond is a bond that is posted on behalf of an administrator of an estate to provide assurance that they will conduct their duties according to the provisions of the will and/or the legal requirements of the jurisdiction.

An executor surety bond filed with the probate court gives family members, heirs, and other stakeholders an avenue of recourse if the executor acts illegally. Depending on the type of estate, an executor may be responsible for: Protecting and disbursing the estate's assets.

Net value of probate estate is $50,000 or less, or. Probate asset is bank account or accounts totaling no more than $12,500, or. Probate estate is $500 or less.

An executor acts until the estate administration is completed or if they resign, die or are removed for cause.