About Waiver of Fiduciary Bond
Allows residuary legatees or next of kin to waive the requirement that an administrator post a fiduciary bond.
When you'd use it: When residuary legatees or next of kin wish to waive the posting of bond by a petitioner seeking letters of administration.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Waiver of Fiduciary Bond is published as a PDF by the Pennsylvania 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: berkspa.gov
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Waiver of Fiduciary Bond in Pennsylvania
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Waiver of Fiduciary Bond (RW-3) when when residuary legatees or next of kin wish to waive the posting of bond by a petitioner seeking letters of administration. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Pennsylvania 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 Waiver of Fiduciary 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 Waiver of Fiduciary Bond to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Pennsylvania county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).