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Administrator Bond & Executor Bond

If you're responsible for the distribution of an estate, you're either an administrator or an executor. Typically, an administrator is responsible estates that have no will, while an executor is responsible for estates with a will.

If you're here, you've been told by the court to purchase a surety bond. This bond is called either an administrator bond or an executor bond.

Learn why you've been told to purchase this bond and how to (potentially) save hundreds of dollars when you do. Plus you'll be able to get pricing information so you have what you need, at no cost to you.

Here are the timestamps so you can skip around:

  • 00:21 - Video agenda
  • 00:43 - What is a surety bond?
  • 01:10 - What does an executor and administrator bond protect against?
  • 01:23 - Examples of when an executor bond is required
  • 01:57 - What are examples of fraudulent behavior an executor or administrator can commit?
  • 02:28 - What is the bond amount?
  • 02:45 - How much does an executor and/or administrator bond cost?
  • 03:53 - How are executor and/or administrator bond prices calculated?
  • 04:30 - Bond price examples for bonds that required a credit check
  • 05:14 - How to purchase your surety bond
  • 05:28 - How your bond is issued
  • 06:04 - Renewing your executor or administrator bond
  • 07:00 - Get your pricing so you have the information you need

Everything You Need to Know About Executor and Administrator Bonds

Everything You Need to Know About Executor and Administrator Bonds

To ensure that the executor or administrator’s obligations are carried out faithfully, probate courts often require executors and administrators to obtain special types of surety bonds.

How Long Does It Take To Get A Surety Bond?

How Long Does It Take To Get A Surety Bond?

Learn what a surety bond is, how to get a surety bond, and the difference between a surety bond and business insurance.

What's a Surety Bond And Why Is It Required?

What's a Surety Bond And Why Is It Required?

This short video will break down what a surety bond is so you understand why it's required and how much it will cost.

What Does a Surety Bond Cost?

What Does a Surety Bond Cost?

This video is going to make it easy to understand how much your surety bond will cost.

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