Probate Code section 8481

(a)

A bond is not required in either of the following cases:

(1)

The will waives the requirement of a bond.

(2)

All beneficiaries waive in writing the requirement of a bond and the written waivers are attached to the petition for appointment of a personal representative. This paragraph does not apply if the will requires a bond.

(b)

Notwithstanding the waiver of a bond by a will or by all the beneficiaries, on petition of any interested person or on its own motion, the court may for good cause require that a bond be given, either before or after issuance of letters.

Source: Section 8481, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PROB§ionNum=8481.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1990; accessed Jul. 28, 2025).

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