Bond of Fiduciary
Michigan · Michigan State Court Administrative Office · Effective September 1, 2005
This form is a legal agreement called a Bond of Fiduciary. It is used to show that a person who has been appointed to manage someone else's estate agrees to pay money to the State of Michigan if they do not perform their duties correctly.
The court describes it as: Court rule / statute: MCL 700.3601, MCL 700.3604, MCL 700.5106(3), MCL 700.5410, MCL 700.5411
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used in a probate court case when someone is appointed to manage the affairs of an estate. It requires the person appointed (the principal) and one or more guarantors (sureties) to sign it.
Prepared by the court or clerk.
Common questions
- Who signs this form?
- The principal (the person appointed) and the surety(ies) (the guarantors) must sign this form.
- Does this form require a fee?
- The form asks the principal to agree to pay a specific dollar amount to the State of Michigan as an obligee.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect September 1, 2005.
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