About Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary
Lets an heir or beneficiary waive the requirement that the personal representative post a bond.
When you'd use it: Signed by each heir or beneficiary and filed with the Petition for Probate (it can also serve as Attachment 3e to the DE-111).
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary is published as a PDF by the California courts. We checked this link and it resolved to a form on an official court or government website — always download the current version directly from the source rather than a third-party copy:
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Source: courts.ca.gov
Link last checked: November 3, 2026
How to file Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary in California
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary (DE-142) when signed by each heir or beneficiary and filed with the Petition for Probate (it can also serve as Attachment 3e to the DE-111). Double-check it's the right form for your situation — California probate forms are revised periodically, so verify the name and number against your court's current form list before you start.
- Step 2 — Complete every required fieldFill out Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary carefully and review it for errors before filing. Probate cases can already take months — a small mistake on the form can set your timeline back further.
- Step 3 — Get it notarized or witnessed if requiredSome probate forms must be signed in front of a notary or witnesses. Check the instructions on the form itself, and arrange notarization before you file if it's required.
- Step 4 — File it with the correct courtSubmit Waiver of Bond by Heir or Beneficiary to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the California county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).