Ohio — Probate Bond (Conservator/Guardian Of A Minor)
Need a bond for an Ohio minor's property appointment? Use this conservator or guardian offering when it matches the child's case and bond direction, then begin the RLI application.
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- Recorded state
- Ohio
- Category
- Court, probate & fiduciary
What this bond does
The bond secures the fiduciary's duties in the minor's estate. Ohio's Guardian's Bond, Form 15.3, addresses performance of duties in the ward's estate and the handling of its assets.
- Who needs it
- The person required to give security for the child's appointment. Use the legal capacity in the court papers; being a parent does not itself identify the bond applicant.
- Who it protects
- Form 15.3 names the State of Ohio and addresses failure to perform duties and misuse of the ward's assets. The underlying financial interest is the child's estate entrusted to the fiduciary.
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
- Supreme Court of Ohio: Form 15.3, Guardian's Bond (opens in a new tab)Checked October 22, 2026
Have these ready
- Have the child's name, county probate court and case number available.
- Use the applicant's exact legal name and capacity from the appointment or bond direction.
- Gather the required sum, requested form and available details about the property being handled.
- After issuance, follow the court's principal and surety signature requirements and arrange filing separately.
Questions about this bond
What does the minor's estate mean?
It refers to the child's property involved in the appointment. This is different from an executor administering a deceased person's estate.
Does this bond give me custody or spending authority?
The appointment defines your powers. A bond secures the stated duties; purchasing it does not enlarge your authority over the child or the child's assets.
Should I request a fixed amount?
Use the required sum for the child's proceeding. Neither Form 15.3's blank amount nor this listing establishes a standard amount for every minor.
How do I apply?
Select Purchase Now to open RLI in a new tab through The Southern Agency. Complete the application and any requested review before issuance, then follow the court's execution and filing directions.