About Bond for Conservator
A conservator or co-conservators pledge themselves and sureties to faithfully discharge their fiduciary duties to an individual subject to conservatorship, backed by a penal bond and pledged personal and real property.
When you'd use it: When a conservator is appointed by Maine probate court and must provide security or bond as required by law or court order.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Bond for Conservator is published as a PDF by the Maine 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: maineprobate.net
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Bond for Conservator in Maine
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Bond for Conservator (PP-405) when when a conservator is appointed by Maine probate court and must provide security or bond as required by law or court order. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Maine 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 Bond for Conservator 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 Bond for Conservator to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Maine county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).