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The document is a legal form from the Probate Court of a county in Ohio regarding the additional fiduciary's bond for executors and administrators of a deceased person's estate. It outlines the obligations of the principal and sureties to ensure proper management of the estate, detailing conditions under which the bond remains in force and requirements for personal sureties.

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How do you get a fiduciary bond?

The first step toward is to contact a surety company authorized to fiduciary bonds in your state. An application form will be provided to the would-be fiduciary, and after completing it, a surety company will check the background of the potential fiduciary, as well as their credit circumstances.

What does waiver of a bond mean?

For instance, if the fiduciary needs a $500,000 bond, but was recently rejected for $300,000 home loan, it is unlikely that the fiduciary will be approved for the bond. The same is true if the fiduciary has a criminal record, or has filed bankruptcy in the past.

What is a fiduciary bond requirement?

Removes Need for Bond or Legal Insurance: A probate bond waiver eliminates the need to obtain a bond or legal insurance, which would provide financial protection against any claims made while administering the estate.

What is an example of a fiduciary bond?

Example of a Fiduciary Bond He didnt appoint anyone to manage his finances, so the court appoints his daughter, Sally, to manage them in his place. To protect these assets, she may need to secure a fiduciary bond to guarantee she will meet her roles duties and responsibilities.

Should I waive the fiduciary bond requirement?

Essentially, if you trust the person who is nominated as PR (and since they have an attorney that is another bit of protection), you should be fine waiving the bond. If you dont waive and a bond is required, that is another expense to the estate that will reduce distribution to beneficiaries.

Is there any reason you cannot be bonded fiduciary?

Any probate or fiduciary bond ordered by the court can only be released by the court. A Final Discharge is necessary for this type of bond to be canceled. To achieve this, fulfill fiduciary duties by managing and settling the estate or trust, paying debts and taxes, distributing assets, and keeping accurate records.

Is a fiduciary bond the same as a surety bond?

Fiduciary Surety bonds, also known as Probate Bond, are a blanket term for a type of court bond that is required of individuals who has been appointed to act on the behalf of others.

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