About Fiduciary Bond
Establishes a fiduciary bond securing the performance of estate and trust duties by an appointed fiduciary and surety.
When you'd use it: File when a fiduciary (executor, administrator, guardian, or trustee) is appointed by the court and must post a bond to secure faithful performance of fiduciary duties.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Fiduciary Bond is published as a PDF by the Kentucky 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: kycourts.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Fiduciary Bond in Kentucky
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Fiduciary Bond (AOC-825) when file when a fiduciary (executor, administrator, guardian, or trustee) is appointed by the court and must post a bond to secure faithful performance of fiduciary duties. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Kentucky 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 Fiduciary Bond 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 Fiduciary Bond to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Kentucky county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).