Court bonds are necessary to ensure protection against possible loss as a result of the outcome of court proceedings.

Court Bonds are divided into two types: Judicial and Fiduciary.

Judicial Court Bonds

Judicial Court Bonds are needed for civil actions in Civil, State and Federal Courts in addition to United States Admiralty Courts.  The Judicial Court Bonds are often divided into “plaintiff,” or “defendant;” but they may also be referred to as “voluntary,” or “compulsory.”

Civil, Federal or State Court Bonds

The following bonds are common bonds required by either plaintiffs or defendants who as a result of litigation.

Appeal (Supersedeas) Bond
Attachment Court Bond
Injunction Court Bond
Mechanics Lien Release Court Bond
Replevin Bond

Fiduciary Court Bonds

Fiduciary Court Bonds are needed by a “fiduciary,” who is a court appointed entity or person to administer the assets of another in a fair, legal and honest manner.  Fiduciary Court Bonds are divided into three classifications: Probate, Guardianship and Trustee Court Bonds.

Probate Court Bond

Probate Court Bonds are necessary for fiduciaries that administer the assests of a deceased individual.

Administrator Court Bond
Bond of Personal Representative Court Bond
Estate Court Bond
Executor Court Bond

Guardianship Court Bond

Guardianship are necessary for fiduciaries that are responsible for the asset administration of a “ward,” which is seen as an incapacitated or incompetent individual.

Conservator Court Bond
Custodian Court Bond
Guardianship of an Incapacitated Person Court Bond
Guardianship of a Minor Court Bond
Special Needs Trustee Court Bond
Veterans Service Center Manager Custodian Court Bond

Trustee Court Bond

Trustee Court Bonds are necessary for court appointed receivers and trustees who administer the assets of a business or individual.

Receivership Court Bond
Trustee Court Bond
Trustees, Mortgagees, Attorneys or Foreclosure Court Bond