{"code":"PROB","codeName":"Probate Code","section":"8481","citation":"Prob. Code, § 8481","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 7. ADMINISTRATION OF ESTATES OF DECEDENTS [7000. - 12591.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7"},{"name":"PART 2. OPENING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION [8000. - 8577.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 4. Appointment of Personal Representative [8400. - 8577.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4"},{"name":"ARTICLE 5. Bond [8480. - 8488.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/division-7/part-2/chapter-4/article-5"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1990, Ch. 79.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) A bond is not required in either of the following cases:</p><p>(1) The will waives the requirement of a bond.</p><p>(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.</p><p>(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.</p>","text":"(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.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/probate-code/bond-8481","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}