About Bond
This form establishes a fiduciary bond to secure the faithful discharge of duties by a Personal Representative, Trustee, or other court-appointed fiduciary in probate/estate administration.
When you'd use it: File this form when a fiduciary is appointed by the Probate and Family Court and must post a bond as required by law, either with or without sureties.
Where to get the official form
Bond is published through the Massachusettscourts' official forms page. Open it to find and download the current version directly from the court rather than a third-party copy:
Official court source
Open the official Massachusetts forms page →
Source: courtforms.jud.state.ma.us
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Bond in Massachusetts
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Bond (MPC 801) when file this form when a fiduciary is appointed by the Probate and Family Court and must post a bond as required by law, either with or without sureties. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Massachusetts 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 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 to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Massachusetts county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).