Skip to main content
Court-Required • Fiduciary Protection • All Bond Types

Fiduciary Bonds for Every Court Appointment

From executor bonds to guardian bonds, trustee bonds to administrator bonds. Complete fiduciary bond coverage for all court appointments across probate, bankruptcy, and federal courts. Fast approval, competitive rates, all 50 states.

0.5%
Starting Rate
24hr
Approval
13
Bond Types
All
Courts
Quick Bond Finder
Find your specific fiduciary bond type

Court Required: Fiduciary bonds are mandatory for most court appointments to protect beneficiaries and creditors.

Complete Fiduciary Bond Coverage

Every type of fiduciary bond for court appointments across probate, bankruptcy, and federal courts. From individual executors to professional trustees managing millions in assets.

Bond #203Probate and Other Courts
0.5-3% annually

Court-appointed administrators managing estates without a will

Typical Amount:$25K-$2M+
Processing:24-48 hours
Bond #204Probate and Other Courts
0.5-3% annually

Named executors in wills administering estate assets

Typical Amount:$25K-$5M+
Processing:24-48 hours
Bond #215Bonds in Trustee Estates
0.5-2% annually

Trustees managing estate assets in trust form

Typical Amount:$50K-$10M+
Processing:24-72 hours
Bond #220Trustees, Custodians, Others Appointed by Court
0.5-3% annually

Special trustees appointed by courts for specific purposes

Typical Amount:$25K-$5M+
Processing:24-72 hours
Complete Probate Bond Guide

Understanding Probate Bonds

Probate bonds are a specific category of fiduciary bonds required for estate administration. They protect beneficiaries during the probate process and include executor, administrator, guardian, and trustee bonds.

What Are Probate Bonds?

  • • Court-required surety bonds for estate fiduciaries
  • • Protect beneficiaries from mismanagement
  • • Required unless specifically waived by will
  • • Cover executor, administrator, guardian duties

When Are They Required?

  • • Probate court appointments
  • • Will-based estate administration
  • • Intestate estate management
  • • Minor guardianship proceedings

Related Bond Types for Complex Situations

Unlike fiduciary bonds which protect court-appointed positions, other bond types serve different purposes in business and legal contexts

Performance Bonds
Service & Construction Contract Guarantees

While fiduciary bonds protect court appointees, performance bonds guarantee completion of service contracts. Executors managing construction estates may need both types.

Financial Guarantee Bonds
Credit Enhancement & Risk Mitigation

Banks serving as fiduciaries often utilize financial guarantee bonds for complex trust arrangements and estate planning structures.

Specialty Bonds
Industry-Specific Requirements

Bankruptcy trustees and specialized fiduciaries may require specialty bonds for industry-specific assets like contractors' licenses or customs bonds.

How Fiduciary Bonds Protect Beneficiaries

Understanding the role of fiduciary bonds in court proceedings

Financial Protection

Guarantees that fiduciaries will faithfully perform duties and protect assets from mismanagement or fraud

Coverage:Asset value protection
Beneficiaries:Heirs, creditors, wards

Court Requirement

Most courts mandate fiduciary bonds before granting letters of administration or other fiduciary appointments

Required for:Most appointments
Exceptions:Some wills waive bonds

Claims Process

If fiduciary breaches duties, beneficiaries can file claims against the bond for compensation

Investigation:Surety reviews claims
Payment:Valid claims covered
Fiduciary Bond Cost Calculator
Estimate your bond premium based on estate value and type

Estimated Annual Premium

$2,500 - $7,500

0.5-1.5% of bond amount

Trusted by Fiduciaries Nationwide

Working with Treasury-certified sureties exclusively

Court Approved

Accepted by all courts

A-Rated Carriers

Financial strength verified

24hr Service

Rush bonds available

Expert Support

Probate specialists

Court Appointment Pending?

Get your fiduciary bond fast. Most bonds approved within 24 hours.

0.5%
From Rate
24hr
Approval
13
Bond Types
All
Courts