About Bond for Creditor Refusal of Letters
Secures a creditor's faithful performance of estate obligations when appointed to administer an estate in place of a refused executor or administrator.
When you'd use it: When a creditor of a deceased person's estate is appointed to serve as personal representative after the nominated executor or administrator refuses the appointment.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Bond for Creditor Refusal of Letters 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 Bond for Creditor Refusal of Letters in Missouri
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Bond for Creditor Refusal of Letters when when a creditor of a deceased person's estate is appointed to serve as personal representative after the nominated executor or administrator refuses the appointment. 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 for Creditor Refusal of Letters 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 Creditor Refusal of Letters 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).