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Guardianship Bond for Court-Appointed Guardians

Protect your ward's estate with a guardianship bond. Required by probate courts when managing property for minors or incapacitated adults. Bond amounts based on estate value, rates from 0.5%-3%, approval in 1-3 business days.

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Who Needs a Guardianship Bond?

Court protection for vulnerable individuals and their assets

Minor's Estates

Parents, relatives, or third parties appointed to manage inheritance, trust distributions, personal injury settlements, or life insurance proceeds for minor children

  • Inheritance management
  • Settlement funds protection
  • Trust administration

Adult Conservatorships

Family members or professional fiduciaries managing finances for disabled adults, Alzheimer's patients, or individuals declared incapacitated by court

  • Incapacity protection
  • Financial management
  • Asset preservation

Professional Guardians

Licensed fiduciaries serving multiple wards professionally, public guardians, and successor guardians appointed after original guardian's removal

  • Licensed fiduciaries
  • Public guardians
  • Successor appointments

Application Process

Step-by-step guide to obtaining your guardianship bond

1

Court Appointment

Probate court issues guardianship appointment order specifying required bond amount

2

Submit Application

Complete application with personal information, credit authorization, and court documentation

3

Underwriting Review

Surety underwrites application, pulls credit report, reviews financials for approval

4

Bond Issued

Surety issues original bond document and guardian files with probate court clerk

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about guardianship bonds

What is a guardianship bond?
A guardianship bond is a court-ordered surety bond that guarantees a court-appointed guardian will faithfully perform their duties managing a ward's personal estate. The bond protects the ward (minor or incapacitated adult) from financial loss caused by the guardian's misconduct, negligence, or breach of fiduciary duty.
Who needs a guardianship bond?
Court-appointed guardians managing property or assets for minors or incapacitated adults typically need guardianship bonds. This includes guardians of the estate (managing financial matters), but not guardians of the person (managing only healthcare and living arrangements).
How much does a guardianship bond cost?
Guardianship bond premiums range from 0.5% to 3% of the required bond amount annually. For example, a $100,000 bond costs $500-$3,000 per year. Your exact rate depends on your credit score, the ward's asset value, whether an attorney is involved, and your financial backing.
How is the guardianship bond amount determined?
The probate court sets the bond amount based on the value of the ward's personal estate under the guardian's control. Bond amounts typically equal the value of the ward's personal property plus one year of estimated income.
Can guardianship bonds be waived?
Yes, courts can waive guardianship bond requirements in specific circumstances. Courts generally waive bonds when: the estate value is minimal, assets are restricted in court-controlled accounts, the guardian is a close family member serving without compensation, or waiver provisions exist in a decedent's will.

Related Probate Bonds

Executor Bonds

Will-based estates

Administrator Bonds

Intestate estates

Trustee Bonds

Trust administration

Minor Estate Bonds

Minor guardianship

Official Resources

State statutes and guardianship bond requirements

Virginia Code § 64.2-1704

Guardian's bond requirements and surety provisions

Nebraska § 6-1441

Bonds in guardianship/conservatorship cases

Texas Estates Code § 1105

Qualification of guardians and bond amounts

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