About Bond of Distributees
A bond securing the performance of distributees who collect and distribute estate property under Missouri's small estate affidavit procedure.
When you'd use it: When distributees file an affidavit under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.097 claiming defeasible title to estate property more than 30 days after the decedent's death.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Bond of Distributees is published as a PDF by the Missouri 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: greenecountycourts.org
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Bond of Distributees in Missouri
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Bond of Distributees (PC 117) when when distributees file an affidavit under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 473.097 claiming defeasible title to estate property more than 30 days after the decedent's death. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Missouri 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 of Distributees 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 of Distributees to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Missouri county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).