About Corporate Surety Bond (Small Estate)
Secures the affiant's obligation to pay debts, funeral/burial expenses, and comply with court orders in a small estate collection proceeding.
When you'd use it: When an affiant is appointed to collect and distribute a small estate and must post a corporate surety bond as security for proper performance.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Corporate Surety Bond (Small Estate) 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: stlcitycircuitcourt.com
Link last checked: June 27, 2026
How to file Corporate Surety Bond (Small Estate) in Missouri
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Corporate Surety Bond (Small Estate) when when an affiant is appointed to collect and distribute a small estate and must post a corporate surety bond as security for proper performance. 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 Corporate Surety Bond (Small Estate) 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 Corporate Surety Bond (Small Estate) 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).