Alabama — Probate Bond (Administrator/Executor/Personal Representative Of A Deceased)
Handling an Alabama estate as an executor, administrator or personal representative? Use the estate's bond instructions to prepare your application, then select Purchase Now to continue with RLI.
Also known as Alabama Probate Bonds
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- Recorded state
- Alabama
- Category
- Court, probate & fiduciary
What this bond does
This probate bond concerns your work administering a deceased person's estate. That work includes collecting estate assets, paying proper obligations and distributing what remains to the people entitled to receive it.
- Who needs it
- The person named to administer the estate when a bond is required for that appointment. Use the capacity shown in your estate papers, even if family members usually call you the executor.
- Who it protects
- The bond secures the representative's administration duties for the benefit of those with an interest in the estate. It does not give you authority to act outside your appointment.
Your bond option
This is the option on record for this bond.
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The bond amount describes the limit of the bond obligation, not the price. A listed amount does not establish what the requesting party requires. The premium is what you pay and must be confirmed for the actual option. An E&O limit, where listed, is separate errors and omissions insurance.
Sources
Have these ready
- Have the decedent's full name and the probate court and case number handy, if assigned.
- Use your legal name and the executor, administrator or personal representative capacity shown in the appointment papers.
- Gather the bond request, required amount and any requested form. An available asset summary may help you answer application questions.
- After issuance, follow the court's execution and filing instructions. Starting the application does not file the bond or complete your appointment.
Questions about this bond
Is this the bond for an estate administrator?
Yes, this offering identifies estate administration by an administrator, executor or personal representative. Match the specific capacity and estate to your court papers before applying.
Do I choose a standard bond amount?
Use the amount required for this estate. This listing does not give a fixed amount or term, so do not infer either from another estate's bond.
Do I need a completed inventory before starting?
An asset summary can help with the application, but this page does not establish a completed court inventory as a prerequisite. Answer RLI's questions using the estate information you have and provide further information if requested.
What happens when I select Purchase Now?
RLI's application opens in a new tab through The Southern Agency's purchase link. RLI reviews the application before any bond is issued. Once issued, check the document against the estate's instructions and arrange filing separately.