About Fiduciary's Bond
Establishes a financial bond obligation to secure the fiduciary's (executor or administrator's) proper performance of estate duties.
When you'd use it: Required when a court appoints or admits an executor or administrator to manage a decedent's estate, unless waived by the will or court.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Fiduciary's Bond is published as a PDF by the Ohio 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: supremecourt.ohio.gov
Link last checked: May 30, 2026
How to file Fiduciary's Bond in Ohio
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Fiduciary's Bond (4.2) when required when a court appoints or admits an executor or administrator to manage a decedent's estate, unless waived by the will or court. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Ohio 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 Fiduciary's 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 Fiduciary's Bond to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Ohio county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).