About Surety Bond
A conservator posts this surety bond to guarantee performance of court-ordered duties and financial obligations in a conservatorship case.
When you'd use it: When a conservator is appointed and must provide security to the court to ensure compliance with the conservatorship order.
Where to get the official form
The official version of Surety Bond is published as a PDF by the Tennessee 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:
Verified official PDF
Source: sumnerchancerycourt.com
Link last checked: May 31, 2026
How to file Surety Bond in Tennessee
- Step 1 — Confirm you have the correct formUse Surety Bond when a conservator is appointed and must provide security to the court to ensure compliance with the conservatorship order. Double-check it's the right form for your situation — Tennessee 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 Surety 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 Surety Bond to the probate court or county clerk handling the estate — usually in the Tennessee county where the deceased lived. Ask the clerk how they prefer to receive filings (in person, by mail, or e-filing).